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2 Corinthians 4:2
English Standard Version
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
New American Standard Bible
2 Corinthians 4:2
New American Standard Bible
2 but we have renounced the (A)things hidden because of shame, not walking in trickery nor (B)distorting the word of God, but by the open proclamation of the truth (C)commending ourselves to every person’s conscience in the sight of God.
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2 Corinthians 4:2
New International Version
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.
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