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


In Context

2 But having suffered many things before, and been shamefully treated (as you know) at Philippi, we had confidence in our God, to speak unto you the gospel of God in much carefulness.

3 For our exhortation was not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deceit:

4 But as we were approved by God that the gospel should be committed to us: even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who proveth our hearts.

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

6 Nor sought we glory of men, neither of you, nor of others.

7 Whereas we might have been burdensome to you, as the apostles of Christ: but we became little ones in the midst of you, as if a nurse should cherish her 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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:5For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak 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: