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1 Thessalonians 2:5-7
American Standard Version
1 Thessalonians 2:5-7
American Standard Version
5 For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness; 6 nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have [a]claimed authority as apostles of Christ. 7 But we were [b]gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children:
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Or, been burdensome. verse 9; compare 1 Cor. 9:4ff
- 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Most of the ancient authorities read babes. Compare 1 Cor. 14:20.
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