2 Corinthians 4:2
King James Version
2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
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2 Corinthians 4:2
New International Version
2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways;(A) we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God.(B) On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience(C) in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 4:2
English Standard Version
2 But we have renounced (A)disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice[a] cunning or (B)to tamper with God's word, but (C)by the open statement of the truth (D)we would commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.
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2 Corinthians 4:2
Christian Standard Bible
2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful things, not acting(A) deceitfully or distorting the word of God,(B) but commending ourselves before God to everyone’s conscience by an open display of the truth.(C)
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2 Corinthians 4:2
New American Standard Bible 1995
2 but we have renounced the (A)things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or (B)adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth (C)commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
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