Other translations
American Standard Version
For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For our comfort was not from deception nor from impurity, nor by treachery.
Darby Bible Translation
For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile;
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
For our exhortation was not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deceit:
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive,
God's Word
When we encouraged you, we didn't use unethical schemes, corrupt practices, or deception.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
For our exhortation didn't come from error or impurity or an intent to deceive.
International Standard Version
For our appeal to you does not spring from deceit, impure motives, or trickery.
NET Bible
For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,
New American Standard Bible
For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit;
New International Version
For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you.
New Living Translation
So you can see we were not preaching with any deceit or impure motives or trickery.
Webster's Bible Translation
For our exhortation was not from deceit, nor from impurity, nor in guile;
Weymouth New Testament
For our preaching was not grounded on a delusion, nor prompted by mingled motives, nor was there fraud in it.
The World English Bible
For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception.