I Thessalonians 2:5
“For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 I Thessalonians 2:5 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
American Standard Version (ASV)English
For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;
Open English Bible (OEB)English
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.
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Denn niemals sind wir mit einschmeichelnder Rede umgegangen, wie ihr wisset, noch mit einem Vorwande für Habsucht, Gott ist Zeuge;
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Porque nunca fuimos lisonjeros en la palabra, como sabéis, ni tocados de avaricia; Dios es testigo;
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Pois, como sabeis, nunca usamos palavras de lisonja, nem pretexto de ganância; Deus é testemunha.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Portanto nunca usamos palavras para bajulação, como sabeis, nem com intenção gananciosa. Deus é testemunha disso.
📖 I Thessalonians 2:5 in Context
3For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
4But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
7But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
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