1 Thessalonians 2:5

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

5For we never came 2:5 Lit in a word of flatterywith flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext 2:5 I.e., to conceal greedfor greed—God is our witness—

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

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

5As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!

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