1 Thessalonians 2:3-5

Revised Geneva Translation

³ For our encouragement was not in error, nor of impurity, nor by deceit.

⁴ But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Gospel, so we speak - not as those who please man, but God, Who examines our hearts.

⁵ Nor did we ever at any time use flattering words (as you know), nor cloaked covetousness. God is our witness.