Catholic Public Domain Version
"And neither did we, at any time, become flattering in speech, as you know, nor did we seek an opportunity for avarice, as God is witness. "
— 1 Thessalonians 2:5, Catholic Public Domain Version
“For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:”
“For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness; ”
“For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),”
“For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed– God is our witness–”
“For neither have we used at any time the speech of flattery, as you know: nor taken an occasion of covetousness (God is witness):”
“For it is common knowledge among you that we never made use of smooth-sounding false words, and God is witness that at no time were we secretly desiring profit for ourselves,”
“For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:”
Instead, having previously suffered and been treated shamefully, as you know, at Philippi, we had confidence in our God, so as to speak the Gospel of God to you with much solicitude.
For our exhortation was not in error, nor from impurity, nor with deception.
But, just as we have been tested by God, so that the Gospel would be entrusted to us, so also did we speak, not so as to please men, but rather to please God, who tests our hearts.
And neither did we, at any time, become flattering in speech, as you know, nor did we seek an opportunity for avarice, as God is witness.
Nor did we seek the glory of men, neither from you, nor from others.
And although we could have been a burden to you, as Apostles of Christ, instead we became like little ones in your midst, like a nurse cherishing her children.
So desirous were we for you that we were willing to hand over to you, not only the Gospel of God, but even our own souls. For you have become most beloved to us.