1 Thessalonians 2:4
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King James Version (modern wording)
But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which tries our hearts.
1 Thessalonians 2:4 (KJV)
American Standard Version
but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who proveth our hearts.
1 Thessalonians 2:4 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.
1 Thessalonians 2:4 (BSB)
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What does 1 Thessalonians 2:4 say?
1 Thessalonians 2:4 in modern King James wording reads: "But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which tries our hearts."
Where is 1 Thessalonians 2:4 found in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 2:4 is verse 4 of chapter 2 of the book of 1 Thessalonians, in the New Testament. 1 Thessalonians has 5 chapters.
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