1st Thessalonians Chapter 2 verse 5 Holy Bible
For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;
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For it is common knowledge among you that we never made use of smooth-sounding false words, and God is witness that at no time were we secretly desiring profit for ourselves,
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For we have not at any time been [among you] with flattering discourse, even as ye know, nor with a pretext for covetousness, God [is] witness;
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For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
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For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),
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for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God `is' witness!)
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