1 Thessalonians 2:5
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:In other versions
For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;
ASV
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,
BBE
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;
DBY
For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),
WEB
for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God `is' witness!)
YLT
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as all of you know, nor a coat of covetousness; God is witness:
ENG
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
WBT
As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!
BSB
In context
3For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
4But 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.
5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
7But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: