"For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God {is} witness:" — 1 Thessalonians 2:5

1 Thessalonians 2:5 · KJV

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

— 1 Thessalonians 2:5

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

Verse 6

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor {yet} of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. {been...: or, used authority}

1 Thessalonians 2 — Context

For our exhortation {was} not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

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

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor {yet} of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. {been...: or, used authority}

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

Cross References

Romans 1:9

For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; {with: or, in}

2 Corinthians 12:17

Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?

Acts 20:33

I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.

Galatians 1:20

Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.

2 Peter 2:3

And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

Titus 1:7

For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

2 Peter 2:14-15

Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: {adultery: Gr. an adulteress}