2 Corinthians 1:12-14
English Standard Version
Paul's Change of Plans
12 For our boast is this, (A)the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity[a] and (B)godly sincerity, (C)not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you. 13 For we are not writing to you anything other than what you read and understand and I hope you will fully understand— 14 just as you did (D)partially understand us—that (E)on the day of our Lord Jesus (F)you will boast of us as (G)we will boast of you.
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- 2 Corinthians 1:12 Some manuscripts holiness
2 Corinthians 1:19-24
English Standard Version
19 For (A)the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we proclaimed among you, (B)Silvanus and Timothy and I, was not Yes and No, but (C)in him it is always Yes. 20 For (D)all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our (E)Amen to God for his glory. 21 And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and (F)has anointed us, 22 and who has also (G)put his seal on us and (H)given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.[a]
23 But (I)I call God to witness against me—it was (J)to spare you that I refrained from coming again to Corinth. 24 Not that we (K)lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm (L)in your faith.
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- 2 Corinthians 1:22 Or down payment
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