1 Thessalonians 2:2-6

1 Thessalonians 2:2-6

[2] But  even  after that we had suffered before,  and  were shamefully entreated,  as  ye know,  at  Philippi,  we were bold  in  God  to speak  unto  the gospel  of God  with  much  contention.  [3] For  exhortation  was not  of  deceit,  nor  of  uncleanness,  in  guile:  [4] But  as  we were allowed  of  God  to be put in trust  with the gospel,  even so  we speak;  not  as  pleasing  men,  but  God,  which trieth  hearts.  [5] For  neither  at any time  used we  flattering  words,  as  ye know,  nor  a cloke  of covetousness;  God  is witness:  [6] Nor  of  men  sought  we glory,  neither  of  nor  yet of  others,  when we might  burdensome,  as  the apostles  of Christ.