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2 Corinthians 1:22-24
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2 Corinthians 1:22-24
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22 set his seal(A) of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.(B)
23 I call God as my witness(C)—and I stake my life on it—that it was in order to spare you(D) that I did not return to Corinth. 24 Not that we lord it over(E) your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.(F)
2 Corinthians 1:22-24
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2 Corinthians 1:22-24
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22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
23 Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.
24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
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2 Corinthians 1:22-24
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2 Corinthians 1:22-24
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22 and who has also (A)put his seal on us and (B)given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.[a]
23 But (C)I call God to witness against me—it was (D)to spare you that I refrained from coming again to Corinth. 24 Not that we (E)lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm (F)in your faith.
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