1 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

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Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 2:5

BSB

As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!

AKJV

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

CPDV

And neither did we, at any time, become flattering in speech, as you know, nor did we seek an opportunity for avarice, as God is witness.

ERV

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

NHEB

For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed (God is witness),

SMT

For neither once in word were we flatterers, as ye know, neither in a pretext of covetousness; God the witness:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Thessalonians 2:5

ForG1063Conjunction neitherG3777AdverbatanytimeG4218usedweG1096Verb flatteringG2850Noun Feminine wordsG3056Noun Masculine asG2531AdverbyeknowG1492Verb norG3777AdverbaclokeG4392Noun Feminine ofG1722Preposition covetousnessG4124Noun Feminine GodG2316Noun MasculineiswitnessG3144Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 2:5

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Overview of 1 Thessalonians 2:5

Summary

Apostles rejected deception and self-serving motivations

Event

Denying hypocritical conduct

Estimated Time Period

c. 51 AD