1 Thessalonians 2:5
“For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),”
What does 1 Thessalonians 2:5 mean?
Paul is reminding the Thessalonians that when he and his team came to share the gospel, they weren't trying to butter people up with insincere praise or hide selfish motives behind spiritual language. He's being transparent about his integrity, inviting them to remember how straightforward and honest he'd been with them. It's a reassurance that his care for them was genuine, not some cover for wanting their money or status. By calling God as a witness, Paul underscores how seriously he takes this commitment to authenticity in ministry.