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For our exhortation was not from deceit, nor from uncleanness, nor from guile;

but as we were allowed by God to be entrusted with the Gospel, even so we speak not as pleasing men, but God, who trieth our hearts.

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is our witness),

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For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives,(A) nor are we trying to trick you.(B) On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel.(C) We are not trying to please people(D) but God, who tests our hearts.(E) You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed(F)—God is our witness.(G)

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