NET
5 For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness—
Darby
5 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;
KJV
5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God [is] witness: