Parallel Verses
Williams New Testament
Indeed, we never resorted to flattery, as you are well aware, nor to any pretext for making money; God is our witness.
New American Standard Bible
For we never came
King James Version
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
Holman Bible
For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy
International Standard Version
As you know, we did not come with flattering words or with a scheme to make money. God is our witness!
A Conservative Version
For we came neither in word of flattery (at any time as ye know) nor a pretense of greed (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;
Amplified
For as you well know, we never came with words of flattery nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness—
An Understandable Version
For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this].
Anderson New Testament
For neither nattering words did we at any time use, as you know, nor a pretext for covetousness; God is witness:
Bible in Basic English
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,
Common New Testament
For, as you know, we never used flattery nor a pretext for greed God is witness
Daniel Mace New Testament
our address to you was without any flattery, as you yourselves can witness, and God is witness that we had no avarice to disguise.
Darby Translation
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;
Godbey New Testament
For at that time we were not in word of flattery, as you know, nor in a pretext of covetousness, God is our witness;
Goodspeed New Testament
We never used flattery, as you know, or found pretexts for making money, as God is our witness.
John Wesley New Testament
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness: God is witness:
Julia Smith Translation
For neither once in word were we flatterers, as ye know, neither in a pretext of covetousness; God the witness:
King James 2000
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness:
Lexham Expanded Bible
{For never} did we come with a word of flattery, just as you know, nor with a pretext of greediness (God [is] witness),
Modern King James verseion
For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor with pretense of covetousness; God is witness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Neither was our conversation at any time with flattering words - as ye well know - neither in cloaked covetousness, God is record:
Moffatt New Testament
We never resorted to flattery (you know that), nor to any pretext for self-seeking (God is witness to that);
Montgomery New Testament
For as you well know, I never resorted to flattery, nor to any pretext for enriching myself. God is my witness!
NET Bible
For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed -- God is our witness --
New Heart 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),
Noyes New Testament
For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;
Sawyer New Testament
For we used at no time a word of flattery, as you know, nor a pretext for covetousness, God is witness,
The Emphasized Bible
For neither at any time were we found, using words of flattery, - even as ye know, nor a pretext for greed - God, is witness!
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For neither at any time used we insinuating language, as ye know, nor a pretext for covetousness; God is witness:
Twentieth Century New Testament
Never at any time, as you know, did we use the language of flattery, or make false professions in order to hide selfish aims. God will bear witness to that.
Webster
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
Weymouth New Testament
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;
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),
Worrell New Testament
For neither, at any time, did we use a word of flattery, as ye know, nor a semblance of covetousness, God is witness;
Worsley New Testament
For neither at any time used we flattering speech, as ye know, nor covetous pretence, God is witness:
Youngs 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!)
Themes
Evil » Words evil words of men » Flattering
Flattery » Ministers should not use
Ministers » Should preach » Without deceitfulness
Oaths » Expressions used as » God is witness
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In preaching the gospel
Sincerity » Should characterize » The preaching of the gospel
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Thessalonians 2:5
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Context Readings
Paul's Approach To Ministry In Thessalonica
4 for since we have been so approved by God as to be entrusted with the good news, we are now telling it, not to please men but God, who proves and finds approved our hearts. 5 Indeed, we never resorted to flattery, as you are well aware, nor to any pretext for making money; God is our witness. 6 We never sought praise from men, either from you or from anyone else; although as apostles we could have stood on our official dignity.
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Cross References
Acts 20:33
I have never coveted any man's silver or gold or clothes.
Romans 1:9
Indeed, my witness is God, whom I serve in my spirit by telling the good news about His Son, that I never fail to mention you every time I pray,
2 Peter 2:3
In their greed they will exploit you with messages manufactured by themselves. From of old their condemnation has not been idle and their destruction has not been slumbering.
Matthew 22:16
So they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, to say to Him, "Teacher, we know that you are in the habit of telling the truth and of teaching the way of God in honesty, and you do not care what anyone says, for you are not partial.
Matthew 23:13
"A curse on you, you hypocritical scribes and Pharisees! For you bolt the doors of the kingdom of heaven in men's faces, for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you let those who are trying to do so go in.
Romans 9:1
I am telling the truth as a Christian man. I am telling no lie, because my conscience enlightened by the Holy Spirit is bearing me witness to this fact,
Romans 16:18
For such men are really not serving our Lord Christ but their own base appetites, and by their fair and flattering talk they are deceiving the hearts of unsuspecting people.
2 Corinthians 2:17
Now who is qualified for such a task? I am, for I am not a peddler of God's message, like the most of them, but like a man of sincerity, like a man that is sent from God and living in His presence, in union with Christ I speak His message.
2 Corinthians 4:2
On the other hand, I have renounced all underhanded, disgraceful methods; I neither practice cunning nor do I tamper with God's message, but by clear and candid statements of truth I try to commend myself to every human conscience in God's sight.
2 Corinthians 7:2
Make room for me in your hearts, I have not wronged or harmed or taken advantage of a single one of you.
2 Corinthians 12:17
I did not make any money out of you through anybody that I sent to you, did I?
Galatians 1:20
In writing you this, I swear before God, I am telling you the solemn truth.
1 Thessalonians 2:10
You can testify, and God too, with what pure, upright, and irreproachable motives I dealt with you who believed;
1 Timothy 3:3
not addicted to strong drink, not pugnacious, gentle and not contentious, not avaricious,
1 Timothy 3:8
Deacons, too, must be serious, sincere in their talk, not addicted to strong drink or dishonest gain,
Titus 1:7
For as God's trustee a pastor must be above reproach, not stubborn or quick-tempered or addicted to strong drink or pugnacious or addicted to dishonest gain,
1 Peter 5:2
be shepherds of the flock of God that is among you, not as though you had to but of your own free will, not from the motive of personal profit but freely,
2 Peter 2:14-15
They have eyes full of adultery and insatiable by sin. They practice enticing unsteady souls. They have trained their hearts in greed. They are doomed to a curse!
2 Peter 2:18
For by uttering arrogant nonsense, through base desires of the lower nature, they entice into immorality men who are just escaping from those who live in error,
Jude 1:11
Alas for them, because they have trod the road that Cain did; for gain they have rushed into Balaam's error and have perished in rebellion like that of Korah!
Revelation 18:12-13
cargoes of gold, silver, precious stones, fine linen, silk, and scarlet, all kinds of citron wood, all kinds of goods in ivory and costly woods, bronze, iron, and marble,