1 Thessalonians 2:5

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ESV	For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed- God is witness.
NIV	You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed–God is our witness.
NLT	Never once did we try to win you with flattery, as you well know. And God is our witness that we were not pretending to be your friends just to get your money!
KJV	For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

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