Translation Comparison

1 Thessalonians 2:5

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The verse 1 Thessalonians 2:5 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 Thessalonians 2:5 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
American Standard VersionASV	For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	For neither have we used, at any time, the speech of flattery, as you know; nor taken an occasion of covetousness, God is witness:
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	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;
English Revised VersionERV	For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness, God is witness;
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
World English BibleWEB	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 TranslationYLT	for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God is witness!)
American King James VersionAKJV	For neither at any time used we flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness:
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	For, as you are well aware, we have never used the language of flattery nor have we found pretexts for enriching ourselves--God is our witness;

King James Bible

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;

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For neither have we used, at any time, the speech of flattery, as you know; nor taken an occasion of covetousness, God is witness:

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

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;

English Revised Version

ERV

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

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of 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!)

American King James Version

AKJV

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

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

For, as you are well aware, we have never used the language of flattery nor have we found pretexts for enriching ourselves--God is our witness;

King James Bible

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;

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For neither have we used, at any time, the speech of flattery, as you know; nor taken an occasion of covetousness, God is witness:

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

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;

English Revised Version

ERV

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

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of 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!)

American King James Version

AKJV

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

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

For, as you are well aware, we have never used the language of flattery nor have we found pretexts for enriching ourselves--God is our witness;