1 Thessalonians 2:5

For at that time we were not in word of flattery, as you know, nor in a pretext of covetousness, God is our witness;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

4but as we were approved of God that the gospel should be intrusted unto us, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who is proving our hearts,

6nor seeking glory from men, nor from you, nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as the apostles of Christ;

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Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 2:2-7

The Primitive Ministers. ( a. d. 51.) 1 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: 2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. 3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 4 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… Read the whole commentary →

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