But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.
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Nicholas of Lyra
AD 1349
so that the Gospel would be entrusted to us: As trustworthy servants.
Gospel: That is, the preaching of the Gospel.
so also did we speak: That is to proclaim accurately. Striving to please God, and not men.