Parallel Verses
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.
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:
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;
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.
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
Topics
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Thessalonians 2:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul's Approach To Ministry In Thessalonica
4 But, having been found worthy by God to be entrusted with the Good News, therefore we tell it; with a view to please, not men, but God who proves our hearts. 5 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. 6 Nor did we seek to win honour from men, whether from you or from others, although, as Apostles of Christ, we might have burdened you with our support.
Names
Cross References
Acts 20:33
I have never coveted any one's gold or silver or clothing.
Romans 1:9
God, to whom I offer the worship of my soul as I tell the Goodness of his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention you when I pray,
2 Peter 2:3
In their covetousness they will try to make you a source of profit by their fabrications; but for a long time past their Sentence has not been standing idle, nor their Ruin slumbering.
Matthew 22:16
They sent their disciples, with the Herodians, to say to him: "Teacher, we know that you are an honest man, and that you teach the way of God honestly, and are not afraid of any one; for you pay no regard to a man's position.
Matthew 23:13
But alas for you, Teachers of the Law and Pharisees, hypocrites that you are! You turn the key of the Kingdom of Heaven in men's faces. For you do not go in yourselves, nor yet allow those who try to go in to do so.
Romans 9:1
I am speaking the truth as one in union with Christ; it is no lie; and my conscience, enlightened by the Holy Spirit,
Romans 16:18
For such persons are not serving Christ, our Master, but are slaves to their own appetites; and, by their smooth words and flattery, they deceive simple-minded people.
2 Corinthians 2:17
Unlike many people, we are not in the habit of making profit out of God's Message; but in all sincerity, and bearing God's commission, we speak before him in union with Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:2
No, we have renounced the secrecy prompted by shame, refusing to adopt crafty ways, or to tamper with God's Message, and commending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God, by our exhibition of the Truth.
2 Corinthians 7:2
Make room for us in your hearts. In no instance have we ever wronged, or harmed, or taken advantage of, any one.
2 Corinthians 12:17
Do you assert that I took advantage of you through any of those whom I have sent to you?
Galatians 1:20
(As to what I am now writing to you, I call God to witness that I am speaking the truth).
1 Thessalonians 2:10
You will bear witness, and God also, that our relations with you who believed in Christ were pure, and upright, and beyond reproach.
1 Timothy 3:3
not addicted to drink or brawling, but of a forbearing and peaceable disposition, and not a lover of money;
1 Timothy 3:8
So, too, Assistant-Officers should be serious and straightforward men, not given to taking much drink or to questionable money-making,
Titus 1:7
For a Presiding-Officer, as God's steward, ought to be a man of irreproachable character; not self-willed or quick-tempered, nor addicted to drink or to brawling or to questionable money-making.
1 Peter 5:2
I urge you to be true shepherds of the flock of God among you, not because you are compelled, but of your own free will; not from a base love of gain, but with a ready spirit;
2 Peter 2:14-15
They have eyes only for adulteresses, eyes never tired of sin; they entice weak souls; their minds are trained to covet; they live under a curse.
2 Peter 2:18
With boastful and foolish talk, they appeal to the passions of man's lower nature, and, by their profligacy, entice those who are just escaping from the men who live such misguided lives.
Jude 1:11
Alas for them! They walk in the steps of Cain; led astray by Balaam's love of gain, they plunge into sin, and meet their ruin through rebellion like that of Korah.
Revelation 18:12-13
their cargoes of gold, or silver, or precious stones, or pearls, or fine linen, or purple robes, or silk, or scarlet cloth; nor their many scented woods; nor their many articles of ivory; nor their many articles of choicest wood, or brass, or iron, or marble;