5for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God is witness!)
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 but having both suffered before, and having been injuriously treated (as ye have known) in Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the good news of God in much conflict,
3 for our exhortation is not out of deceit, nor out of uncleanness, nor in guile,
4 but as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the good news, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who is proving our hearts,
5 for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God is witness!)
6 nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.
7 But we became gentle in your midst, as a nurse may cherish her own children,
2:5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God [is] witness:
2:5You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed- -God is our 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 neither at any time used we flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness: