5You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed- -God is our witness.
5You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed- -God is our witness.
2 We had previously suffered and been insulted in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in spite of strong opposition.
3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you.
4 On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.
5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed- -God is our witness.
6 We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else.
7 As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children.
2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God [is] witness:
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:
2:5For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;
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;
2:5For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness, God is witness;
2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
2:5For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),
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!)
2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness: