1 Thessalonians 2:5
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordFor neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
— 1 Thessalonians 2:5, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),
American Standard Version (ASV)
For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God <FI>is<Fi> witness!)