1 Thessalonians 2:3-5

New Catholic Bible

³ The exhortation we impart does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery. ⁴ God has judged us worthy to be entrusted with the gospel. Therefore, when we speak, our intention is not to please human beings but to please God who tests our hearts.

⁵ As you are also aware, and as God is our witness, we have never resorted to flattering words or to your sense of greed.