King James Version (KJV)

1 Thessalonians 2:5

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

Verse in context — 1 Thessalonians 2

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.

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

Encouragement in faith and hope of Christ’s return.