Verse Comparison: 1 Thessalonians 2:5
American Standard Version
For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;
Amplified® Bible
For as you well know, we never resorted either to words of flattery or to any cloak to conceal greedy motives {or} pretexts for gain, [as] God is our witness.
Darby English Version
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;
International Standard Version
As you know, we did not come with words of flattery or with a scheme to make money. God is our witness!
King James Version
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
Young's Literal Translation
for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God `is' witness!)