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1 Thessalonians 02:1–5

1 Thessalonians 02:1–53 matched frames1 pivot

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

A 1-2a For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi,
- B 2b we were bold in our God to speak unto you
  - C 2c the gospel of God with much contention.
    - D 3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
  - C' 4a But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel,
- B' 4b even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
A' 5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

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