11 if you also join in (A)helping us through your prayers, so that thanks may be given by (B)many persons in our behalf for the favor granted to us through the prayers of many.

Paul’s Integrity

12 For our [a]proud confidence is this: the testimony of (C)our conscience, that in holiness and (D)godly sincerity, (E)not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you. 13 For we write nothing else to you than what you read and understand, and I hope you will understand (F)until the end;

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  1. 2 Corinthians 1:12 Or source of pride

11 as you help us by your prayers.(A) Then many will give thanks(B) on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.

Paul’s Change of Plans

12 Now this is our boast: Our conscience(C) testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity[a](D) and godly sincerity.(E) We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom(F) but on God’s grace. 13 For we do not write you anything you cannot read or understand. And I hope that,

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  1. 2 Corinthians 1:12 Many manuscripts holiness