For this is why I wrote, that I might (A)test you and know (B)whether you are obedient in everything. 10 Anyone whom you forgive, I also forgive. Indeed, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of Christ, 11 so that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for (C)we are not ignorant of his designs.

Triumph in Christ

12 When (D)I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, even though (E)a door was opened for me in the Lord,

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Another reason I wrote you(A) was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.(B) 10 Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, 11 in order that Satan(C) might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.(D)

Ministers of the New Covenant

12 Now when I went to Troas(E) to preach the gospel of Christ(F) and found that the Lord had opened a door(G) for me,

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