# General Information:

Paul tells the Thessalonian believers that his conduct was not based in flattery, greed, or self glory.

# we never used words of flattery

"we never spoke to you with false praise"

# nor as an excuse to cover up greed

You may need to supply the words omitted by the ellipsis. AT: "nor did we use words to hide an evil desire for your money" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

# could have claimed privileges

"could have insisted you give us money"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/god]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/witness]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/glory]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/apostle]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/christ]]