3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you.

3 For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive,

3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

3 So you can see we were not preaching with any deceit or impure motives or trickery.

3 For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit.

3 Our appeal does not come from lies or wrong reasons, nor were we trying to trick you.

3 For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile;

3 When we encouraged you, we didn’t use unethical schemes, corrupt practices, or deception.

3 For our exhortation didn’t come from error or impurity or an intent to deceive.

3 For our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery,

3 For our exhortation is not from error or from impurity or with deceit,

3 The appeal we make is based on truth. It comes from a pure heart. We are not trying to trick you.