Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For it is common knowledge among you that we never made use of smooth-sounding false words, and God is witness that at no time were we secretly desiring profit for ourselves,

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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;

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God `is' witness!)