Other translations
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;
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For neither do we ever employ enticing speech as you know, neither an occasion for greed, God is witness,
Darby Bible Translation
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;
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
For neither have we used, at any time, the speech of flattery, as you know; nor taken an occasion of covetousness, God is witness:
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness, God is witness;
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness.
God's Word
As you know, we never used flattery or schemes to make money. God is our witness!
Holman Christian Standard Bible
For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives--God is our witness--
International Standard Version
As you know, we did not come with flattering words or with a scheme to make money. God is our witness!
NET Bible
For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed--God is our witness--
New American Standard Bible
For we never came with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed-- God is witness--
New International Version
You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed--God is our witness.
New Living Translation
Never once did we try to win you with flattery, as you well know. And God is our witness that we were not pretending to be your friends just to get your money!
Webster's Bible Translation
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
Weymouth New Testament
For, as you are well aware, we have never used the language of flattery nor have we found pretexts for enriching ourselves--God is our witness;
The World English Bible
For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),