1 Thes 2:5 Cross References

1 Thessalonians 2:5

5: Never once did we try to win you with flattery, as you very well know. And God is our witness that we were not just pretending to be your friends so you would give us money!

Acts 20:33

  1. "I have never coveted anyone's money or fine clothing.

2 Corinthians 12:17

  1. But how? Did any of the men I sent to you take advantage of you?

Romans 1:9

  1. God knows how often I pray for you. Day and night I bring you and your needs in prayer to God, whom I serve with all my heart by telling others the Good News about his Son.

Galatians 1:20

  1. You must believe what I am saying, for I declare before God that I am not lying.

2 Peter 2:18

  1. They brag about themselves with empty, foolish boasting. With lustful desire as their bait, they lure back into sin those who have just escaped from such wicked living.

2 Peter 2:3

  1. In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God condemned them long ago, and their destruction is on the way.

2 Peter 2:14

  1. They commit adultery with their eyes, and their lust is never satisfied. They make a game of luring unstable people into sin. They train themselves to be greedy; they are doomed and cursed.
  2. They have wandered off the right road and followed the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved to earn money by doing wrong.

1 Peter 5:2

  1. Care for the flock of God entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly--not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.

Revelation 18:12

  1. She bought great quantities of gold, silver, jewels, pearls, fine linen, purple dye, silk, scarlet cloth, every kind of perfumed wood, ivory goods, objects made of expensive wood, bronze, iron, and marble.
  2. She also bought cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, frankincense, wine, olive oil, fine flour, wheat, cattle, sheep, horses, chariots, and slaves--yes, she even traded in human lives.

2 Corinthians 7:2

  1. Please open your hearts to us. We have not done wrong to anyone. We have not led anyone astray. We have not taken advantage of anyone.

Titus 1:7

  1. An elder must live a blameless life because he is God's minister. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or greedy for money.

1 Thessalonians 2:10

  1. You yourselves are our witnesses--and so is God--that we were pure and honest and faultless toward all of you believers.

Jeremiah 6:13

  1. "From the least to the greatest, they trick others to get what does not belong to them. Yes, even my prophets and priests are like that!

Proverbs 26:28

  1. A lying tongue hates its victims, and flattery causes ruin.

1 Timothy 3:8

  1. In the same way, deacons must be people who are respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers and must not be greedy for money.

Micah 3:5

  1. This is what the LORD says to you false prophets: "You are leading my people astray! You promise peace for those who give you food, but you declare war on anyone who refuses to pay you.

Job 17:5

  1. They denounce their companions for their own advantage, so let their children faint with hunger.

2 Corinthians 2:17

  1. You see, we are not like those hucksters--and there are many of them--who preach just to make money. We preach God's message with sincerity and with Christ's authority. And we know that the God who sent us is watching us.

1 Timothy 3:3

  1. He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, peace loving, and not one who loves money.

Matthew 22:16

  1. They decided to send some of their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to ask him this question: "Teacher, we know how honest you are. You teach about the way of God regardless of the consequences. You are impartial and don't play favorites.

Proverbs 28:23

  1. In the end, people appreciate frankness more than flattery.

Jeremiah 8:10

  1. I will give their wives and their farms to others. From the least to the greatest, they trick others to get what does not belong to them. Yes, even my prophets and priests are like that.

2 Corinthians 4:2

  1. We reject all shameful and underhanded methods. We do not try to trick anyone, and we do not distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know that.

Isaiah 30:10

  1. They tell the prophets, "Shut up! We don't want any more of your reports." They say, "Don't tell us the truth. Tell us nice things. Tell us lies.

Malachi 1:10

  1. "I wish that someone among you would shut the Temple doors so that these worthless sacrifices could not be offered! I am not at all pleased with you," says the LORD Almighty, "and I will not accept your offerings.

Romans 9:1

  1. In the presence of Christ, I speak with utter truthfulness--I do not lie--and my conscience and the Holy Spirit confirm that what I am saying is true.

Isaiah 56:11

  1. And they are as greedy as dogs, never satisfied. They are stupid shepherds, all following their own path, all of them intent on personal gain.

Psalms 12:2

  1. Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with flattering lips and insincere hearts.
  2. May the LORD bring their flattery to an end and silence their proud tongues.

Romans 16:18

  1. Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people.

Matthew 23:13

  1. "How terrible it will be for you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you won't let others enter the Kingdom of Heaven, and you won't go in yourselves.

Proverbs 20:19

  1. A gossip tells secrets, so don't hang around with someone who talks too much.

Job 32:21

  1. I won't play favorites or try to flatter anyone.
  2. And if I tried, my Creator would soon do away with me.

Jude 1:11

  1. How terrible it will be for them! For they follow the evil example of Cain, who killed his brother. Like Balaam, they will do anything for money. And like Korah, they will perish because of their rebellion.
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