Strong's Lexicon As καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. you know, οἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. we never used ἐγενήθημεν (egenēthēmen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. words λόγῳ (logō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of flattery κολακείας* (kolakeias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 2850: Flattery, with a view to advantage or gain. From a derivative of kolax; flattery. [or] οὔτε (oute) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3777: And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even. [any] pretext προφάσει (prophasei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 4392: A pretext, an excuse. From a compound of pro and phaino; an outward showing, i.e. Pretext. for greed. πλεονεξίας (pleonexias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 4124: Covetousness, avarice, aggression, desire for advantage. From pleonektes; avarice, i.e. fraudulency, extortion. God [is] Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [our] witness ! μάρτυς (martys) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3144: A witness (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case); by analogy, a 'martyr'. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleAs you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness! Young's Literal Translation for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God [is] witness!) Holman Christian Standard Bible For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives — God is our witness — New American Standard Bible For we never came with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed-- God is witness-- King James Bible For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God [is] witness: Parallel Verses New International Version You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed--God is our witness. New Living Translation 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! English Standard Version For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. New American Standard Bible For we never came with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed-- God is witness-- King James Bible For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: Holman Christian Standard Bible For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives--God is our witness-- International Standard Version As you know, we did not come with flattering words or with a scheme to make money. God is our witness! NET Bible For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed--God is our witness-- American Standard Version For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness; English Revised Version For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness, God is witness; Young's Literal Translation for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God is witness!) Cross References Job 16:19 Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high. Acts 20:33 I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. Romans 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; 1 Thessalonians 2:10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: 2 Peter 2:3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 2:4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 2:3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 1 Thessalonians 2:2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: Jump to Previous Aware Cloak Cloke Common Covetousness Desiring Discourse Enriching Flattering Flattery Found Language Ourselves Pretext Pretexts Secretly Speech Time Use Used Using Witness WordsJump to Next Aware Cloak Cloke Common Covetousness Desiring Discourse Enriching Flattering Flattery Found Language Ourselves Pretext Pretexts Secretly Speech Time Use Used Using Witness WordsLinks 1 Thessalonians 2:5 NIV1 Thessalonians 2:5 NLT 1 Thessalonians 2:5 ESV 1 Thessalonians 2:5 NASB 1 Thessalonians 2:5 KJV 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Bible Apps 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Parallel 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Biblia Paralela 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Chinese Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:5 French Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:5 German Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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