King James Version
"For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:"
— 1 Thessalonians 2:5, King James Version
“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:”
But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.