Compare Translations for 1 Thessalonians 2:5

5 For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives-God is our witness-

5 For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed--God is witness.

5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

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.

5 For we never came with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed -God is witness -

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

5 For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness--God is witness.

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!

5 As you know and as God is our witness, we never came with words of flattery or with a pretext for greed;

5 For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;

5 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,

5 As you know, we never used flattery, and God is our witness that we didn't have greedy motives.

5 As you know, we never used flattery, and God is our witness that we didn't have greedy motives.

5 For, as you know, never did we employ flattering talk, nor did we put on a false front to mask greed - God is witness.

5 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;

5 You know very well that we did not come to you with flattering talk, nor did we use words to cover up greed - God is our witness!

5 You know very well that we did not come to you with flattering talk, nor did we use words to cover up greed - God is our witness!

5 As you know, we never used flattery or schemes to make money. God is our witness!

5 For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),

5 For we were never flatterers in the word, as ye know, nor tainted with covetousness, God is witness,

5 For neither at any time used we flattering words , as ye know , nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

5 {For never} did we come with a word of flattery, just as you know, nor with a pretext of greediness (God [is] witness),

5 You know that we never tried to influence you by saying nice things about you. We were not trying to get your money; we had no selfishness to hide from you. God knows that this is true.

5 As you know, we never praised you if we didn't mean it. We didn't put on a mask to cover up any sinful longing. God is our witness that this is true.

5 As you know and as God is our witness, we never came with words of flattery or with a pretext for greed;

5 For neither have we used at any time the speech of flattery, as you know: nor taken an occasion of covetousness (God is witness):

5 For we never used either words of flattery, as you know, or a cloak for greed, as God is witness;

5 For we never used either words of flattery, as you know, or a cloak for greed, as God is witness;

5 οὔτε γάρ ποτε ἐν λόγῳ κολακείας ἐγενήθημεν, καθὼς οἴδατε, οὔτε ἐν προφάσει πλεονεξίας, θεὸς μάρτυς,

5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is our witness),

5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is our witness),

5 Nether was oure conversacion at eny tyme wt flatterynge wordes as ye well knowe nether in cloked coveteousnes God is recorde:

5 neque enim aliquando fuimus in sermone adulationis sicut scitis neque in occasione avaritiae Deus testis est

5 neque enim aliquando fuimus in sermone adulationis sicut scitis neque in occasione avaritiae Deus testis est

5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God [is] witness:

5 For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),

5 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;

5 For neither we were any time in word of glossing [Forsooth neither we were any time in word of flattering], as ye know, neither in occasion of avarice; God is witness;

5 for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God [is] witness!)