1 Thessalonians 2:5

New King James Version

⁵For ^(A)neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a ^[a]cloak for covetousness—^(B)God is witness.

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1 Thessalonians 2:5

New International Version

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

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1 Thessalonians 2:5

King James Version

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

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1 Thessalonians 2:5

New International Reader's Version

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.

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