5For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;


In Context

2 but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as ye know, at Philippi, we waxed bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God in much conflict.

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

4 but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who proveth our hearts.

5 For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;

6 nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

7 But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children:

1 Thessalonians 2:5 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God [is] witness:

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

2:5You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed- -God is our witness.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

2:5For neither have we used, at any time, the speech of flattery, as you know; nor taken an occasion of covetousness, God is witness:

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:5For we have not at any time been among you with flattering discourse, even as ye know, nor with a pretext for covetousness, God is witness;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:5For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness, God is witness;

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:5For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:5for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God is witness!)

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness: