11 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1Cor 14:3 — But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
• 1Pet 2:1 — Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
• 1Sam 12:3 — Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have
• 1Thess 2:5 — For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
• 1Thess 4:7 — For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
• 1Thess 4:7 — For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
• 2Cor 2:17 — For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
• 2Cor 4:2 — But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscienc
• 2Cor 4:2 — But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscienc
• 2Cor 4:5 — For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.
• 2Cor 5:11 — Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
• 2Cor 7:2 — Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
• 2Cor 12:16 — But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.
• 2Pet 1:16 — For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
• 2Thess 2:11 — And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
• Acts 20:2 — And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,
• Job 33:3 — My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
• Num 16:15 — And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the LORD, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.
• Rom 12:8 — Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
• Rom 12:9 — Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.