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3 times in 3 verses

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Acts 23:15
Now then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him down to you on the pretext of examining his case more carefully. We are ready to kill him on the way.”
Acts 23:20
He answered, “The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul to the Sanhedrin tomorrow on the pretext of acquiring more information about him.
1 Thessalonians 2:5
As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!