1 Thessalonians 2:3 immediately precedes, affirming Paul's appeal is not from error, impurity, or deceit—building the same defense as verse 5.

2 Peter 2:18 describes false teachers who use flattery and greed to entice others, exactly what Paul claims he avoided.

2 Corinthians 12:17 asks if Paul took advantage through others, echoing his claim of no pretext for greed.

2 Corinthians 7:2 asserts Paul wronged no one or took advantage—reinforcing his denial of greedy motives here.

Galatians 1:20 has Paul swear before God he does not lie — consistent with his appeal to God as witness here.

2 Corinthians 4:2 describes renouncing cunning and tampering with Scripture, aligning with Paul's claim of no pretext for greed.

2 Corinthians 2:17 contrasts peddlers of God's word with Paul's sincere, God-centered speech—mirroring his rejection of flattery and greed.

Romans 16:18 condemns those who use smooth talk and flattery for their own appetites—the very practices Paul disavows here.

In Romans 9:1, Paul calls God as witness to his truthfulness — reinforcing the same claim of sincerity.

Romans 1:9 also uses 'God is my witness' — same appeal to divine testimony Paul makes about his integrity.

Acts 20:33 shows Paul's consistent testimony: he coveted no one's silver or gold, reinforcing his denial of greed here.

1 Timothy 3:3 lists 'not a lover of money' as a qualification for overseers—directly matching Paul's disavowal of greed.

Micah 3:5 rebukes prophets who speak for profit, contrary to Paul's refusal to use a pretext for greed.

Jeremiah 6:13 denounces everyone greedy for unjust gain, including prophets and priests, the opposite of Paul's ministry.

Isaiah 56:11 condemns greedy shepherds who seek their own gain, contrasting with Paul's claim of no pretext for greed.

Isaiah 30:10 shows people demanding smooth flattery from prophets, the opposite of Paul's truthful ministry without flattery.

1 Timothy 3:8 says deacons must not be greedy for dishonest gain—same standard Paul claims to uphold here.

Proverbs 28:23 contrasts flattery with honest rebuke, reinforcing that Paul avoided flattering words to gain favor.

Psalm 12:3 asks God to silence flattering lips—Paul's denial of flattery aligns with that desire for truthful speech.

Titus 1:7 requires overseers not to be greedy for gain—reflecting the same integrity Paul asserts in his ministry.

1 Peter 5:2 urges shepherding not for shameful gain but eagerly—parallel to Paul's rejection of greed as a motive.

Job 32:22 warns that flattery invites divine punishment—Paul's 'God is our witness' echoes this accountability.

Job 32:21 has Elihu refusing flattery—directly parallel to Paul's claim of never using flattery in ministry.

In 2 Peter 2:3, false teachers exploit with greed and false words — echoing Paul's denial of flattery and greed in ministry.

In 2 Peter 2:14, false teachers have hearts trained in greed and entice others — mirroring the greed Paul disavows.

Philippians 4:17 clarifies Paul seeks spiritual fruit, not gifts—directly paralleling his denial of a pretext for greed.

Philippians 1:8 also invokes God as witness to Paul's genuine affection, reinforcing the sincerity expressed in 1 Thessalonians 2:5.

1 Samuel 12:3 shows Samuel denying any greed or bribery, paralleling Paul's claim of no pretext for greed.

2 Corinthians 12:14 states Paul seeks the people themselves, not their possessions—reinforcing his rejection of a pretext for greed.

2 Corinthians 11:31 calls God as witness to Paul's truthfulness, directly matching the 'God is witness' in 1 Thessalonians 2:5.

2 Corinthians 4:5 echoes Paul's selfless ministry: not self-promotion but serving others as slaves for Jesus, reinforcing his rejection of flattery and greed.

2 Corinthians 1:23 similarly calls God as witness to Paul's sincerity, reinforcing the same appeal to divine testimony.

Luke 20:47 condemns the scribes' greedy pretense, directly paralleling Paul's denial of a pretext for greed.

Genesis 31:50 uses the same phrase 'God is witness' to invoke divine accountability, mirroring Paul's appeal to God as witness of his sincerity.

2 Corinthians 11:20 depicts false apostles who exploit, contrasting with Paul's denial of greed and flattery in 1 Thessalonians 2:5.

Luke 20:21 shows the Pharisees using flattery to trap Jesus, contrasting Paul's sincere avoidance of flattery.

Job 17:5 warns against denouncing friends for reward—mirroring Paul's rejection of flattery and greed for personal gain.

2 Peter 2:15 cites Balaam who loved gain from wrongdoing — contrasting with Paul's refusal of greed as a motive.

Jude 1:11 condemns those who abandon themselves to Balaam's error for gain — opposite of Paul's claim to no pretext for greed.

Matthew 22:16 records the Pharisees flattering Jesus with insincere praise, an example of the flattery Paul refused to use.

Proverbs 29:5 warns that flattery traps others, reflecting the negative view of flattery that Paul avoids.

Psalm 12:2 describes flattering lips with deceit—Paul says he never used flattery, contrasting with that pattern.

Psalm 5:9 describes the wicked using flattering speech, contrasting Paul's refusal to flatter.

Nehemiah 5:16 describes Nehemiah refusing personal gain, echoing Paul's denial of greed.