World English Bible

1 Thessalonians 2:5

“For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),”

Verse in context — 1 Thessalonians 2

For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception.

But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.

For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),

nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.

Encouragement in faith and hope of Christ’s return.