Verse Comparison: 1 Thessalonians 2:3
American Standard Version
For our exhortation `is' not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
Amplified® Bible
For our appeal [in preaching] does not [originate] from delusion {or} error or impure purpose {or} motive, nor in fraud {or} deceit.
Contemporary English Version
We didn't have any hidden motives when we won you over, and we didn't try to fool or trick anyone.
Darby English Version
For our exhortation [was] not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile;
Good News Bible
Our appeal to you is not based on error or impure motives, nor do we try to trick anyone.
International Standard Version
For our appeal does not spring from deceit, impure motives, or trickery.
King James Version
For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
New American Standard Bible
For our exhortation does not {come} from error or impurity or by way of deceit;
New International Version
For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you.
New King James Version
For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit;
Young's Literal Translation
for our exhortation `is' not out of deceit, nor out of uncleanness, nor in guile,