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700 B
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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"