1 Thessalonians 2:5

3 ^aFor our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit.

4 But as ^awe have been approved by God ^bto be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, ^cnot as pleasing men, but God ^dwho tests our hearts.

5 For ^aneither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a¹ cloak for covetousness—^bGod is witness.

6 ^aNor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when ^bwe might have ^cmade demands ^das apostles of Christ.

7 But ^awe were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children.

8 So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased ^ato impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also ^bour own lives, because you had become dear to us.

9 For you remember, brethren, our ^alabor and toil; for laboring night and day, ^bthat we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.

Verse Comparison: 1 Thessalonians 2:5

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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!)

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