1 Thessalonians 2:5

5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness.

1 Thessalonians 2:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
ESV
5 For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed--God is witness.
NLT
5 Never once did we try to win you with flattery, as you well know. And God is our witness that we were not pretending to be your friends just to get your money!
MSG
5 We never used words to butter you up. No one knows that better than you. And God knows we never used words as a smoke screen to take advantage of you.
CSB
5 For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives-God is our witness-

1 Thessalonians 2:5 In-Context

3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you.
4 On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.
5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness.
6 We were not looking for praise from people, not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles of Christ we could have asserted our authority.
7 Instead, we were like young children among you. Just as a nursing mother cares for her children,

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Acts 20:33
  • 2. ver 10; S Romans 1:9
Scripture quoted by permission.  Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®.  NIV®.  Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica.  All rights reserved worldwide.