1 Thessalonians 2:5
As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!
Berean Standard Bible
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),