Human greed is threatening the existence of many species.

covetings, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness.

Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness

But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints

For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness God is witness

The interest of great powers in those natural resources had also led to an increased military presence in those areas.

I exhorted Titus, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus take any advantage of you? Didn't we walk in the same spirit? Didn't we walk in the same steps?

I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?

The Duke of Modena, Francis IV, was an ambitious noble, and he hoped to become king of Northern Italy by increasing his territory.