1 Thessalonians 2:5
King James Version
5 For 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 King James Version
5 For (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 pretext for greed
1 Thessalonians 2:5
English Standard Version
5 (A)For we never came with words of flattery,[a] as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—(B)God is witness.
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Or with a flattering speech
1 Thessalonians 2:5
1599 Geneva Bible
5 Neither yet did we ever use flattering words, as ye know, nor colored covetousness, God is record.
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