1 Thessalonians 2:3

Which verses does 1 Thessalonians 2:3 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. 2 Corinthians 2:179 votes

   For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.

2. 2 Corinthians 4:29 votes

   Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

3. 1 Thessalonians 4:76 votes

   For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.

4. 1 Thessalonians 2:5–65 votes

   As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness! Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

5. 2 Corinthians 7:24 votes

   Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.

6. 2 Corinthians 12:16–184 votes

   Be that as it may, I was not a burden to you; but crafty as I am, I caught you by trickery. Did I exploit you by anyone I sent you? …

7. Numbers 16:153 votes

   Then Moses became very angry and said to the LORD, “Do not regard their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.”

8. 1 Samuel 12:33 votes

   Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.”

9. 2 Corinthians 4:53 votes

   For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

10. 2 Peter 1:163 votes

    For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

11. Acts 20:33–342 votes
12. 2 Corinthians 11:131 vote

    For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.

13. 1 Thessalonians 2:111 vote

    For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—

14. 1 Thessalonians 4:1–21 vote
15. 2 Thessalonians 2:111 vote

Which verses point to 1 Thessalonians 2:3?

The 10 strongest of 18.

• 2 Corinthians 4:2 16
• 2 Thessalonians 2:11 10
• Philippians 4:9 8
• 1 Thessalonians 4:7 7
• Acts 20:2 6
• Romans 12:9 4
• 1 Corinthians 14:3 4
• 2 Corinthians 5:11 4
• 1 Peter 2:1 4
• Job 33:3 3