Verse Comparison: 1 Thessalonians 2:5
American Standard Version
For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;
Amplified® Bible
For as you well know, we never resorted either to words of flattery or to any cloak to conceal greedy motives {or} pretexts for gain, [as] God is our witness.
Contemporary English Version
You also know that we didn't try to flatter anyone. God himself knows that what we did wasn't a cover-up for greed.
Darby English Version
For 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;
Good News Bible
You know very well that we did not come to you with flattering talk, nor did we use words to cover up greed---God is our witness!
International Standard Version
As you know, we did not come with words of flattery or with a scheme to make money. God is our witness!
King James Version
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
New American Standard Bible
For we never came with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed--God is witness--
New International Version
You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness.
New King James Version
For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness—God is witness.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For we never came with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed-- As God can witness--
Young's Literal Translation
for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God `is' witness!)
