1 Thessalonians 2:5 | |
NASB: For we never came with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed-- God is witness-- (NASB ©1995) GWT: As you know, we never used flattery or schemes to make money. God is our witness! (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: ASV: For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness; BBE: 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, DBY: 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; WEY: For, as you are well aware, we have never used the language of flattery nor have we found pretexts for enriching ourselves--God is our witness; WBS: For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: WEB: For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness), YLT: 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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