New Testament · SCRIPTURE
1 Thessalonians 2:5
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. 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:
World English Bible
For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),
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;
Berean Literal Bible
For neither at any time were we with a word of flattery, just as you⁺ know, nor with a pretext for greed—God [is] witness—
READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
1 Thessalonians 2
3 For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.
5 As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!
7 On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.
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