Devine Scripture

1 Thessalonians 2:5

1 Thessalonians chapter 2 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.4but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who proveth our hearts.

v.5This passage

v.6nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 23:13

    But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye enter not in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering in to enter.

  • Malachi 1:10

    Oh that there were one among you that would shut the doors, that ye might not kindle fire on mine altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you, saith Jehovah of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.

  • Galatians 1:20

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

  • Revelation 18:12

    merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stone, and pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet; and all thyine wood, and every vessel of ivory, and every vessel made of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble;

  • Jeremiah 8:10

    Therefore will I give their wives unto others, and their fields to them that shall possess them: for every one from the least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness; from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.

  • Romans 1:9

    For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you, always in my prayers