2 Corinthians 2:17
New King James Version
17 For we are not, as [a]so many, (A)peddling[b] the word of God; but as (B)of sincerity, but as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.
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- 2 Corinthians 2:17 M the rest
- 2 Corinthians 2:17 adulterating for gain
2 Corinthians 2:17
New American Standard Bible
17 For we are not like the many, [a](A)peddling the word of God, but (B)as from sincerity, but as from God, we speak in Christ (C)in the sight of God.
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- 2 Corinthians 2:17 Or diluting
2 Corinthians 2:17
Amplified Bible
17 For we are not like many, [acting like merchants] peddling God’s word [shortchanging and adulterating God’s message]; but from pure [uncompromised] motives, as [commissioned and sent] from God, we speak [His message] in Christ in the sight of God.
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2 Corinthians 2:17
King James Version
17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
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1 Peter 5:2
New King James Version
2 (A)Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, (B)not by compulsion but [a]willingly, (C)not for dishonest gain but eagerly;
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1 Peter 5:2
New American Standard Bible
2 shepherd (A)the flock of God among you, exercising oversight, (B)not under compulsion but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and (C)not [a]with greed but with eagerness;
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- 1 Peter 5:2 Or for dishonest gain
1 Peter 5:2
Amplified Bible
2 shepherd and guide and protect the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not [motivated] for shameful gain, but with wholehearted enthusiasm;
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1 Peter 5:2
King James Version
2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
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