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


In Context

2 But even after we had suffered before, and were shamefully treated, as ye know, at Phillippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God with much contention.

3 For our exhortation was not from deceit, nor from impurity, nor in guile;

4 But as we were allowed by God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who trieth our hearts.

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

6 Nor from men sought we glory, neither from you, nor yet from others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth 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 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 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 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: