2 Corinthians 1:13
11 Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;
14 As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.
15 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;
Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- For we do not write you anything that is beyond your ability to read and understand. And I hope that you will understand us completely,
- KJV
- For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;
- WEB
- For we write no other things to you than what you read or even acknowledge, and I hope you will acknowledge to the end—
- ASV
- For we write no other things unto you, than what ye read or even acknowledge, and I hope ye will acknowledge unto the end:
- DARBY
- For we do not write other things to you but what ye well know and recognise; and I hope that ye will recognise to the end,
- BLB
- For we write no other [things] to you⁺ but what you⁺ read or also understand. And I hope that you⁺ will understand to the end,
- ÅB
- For vi skriver ikke annet til dere enn det dere leser eller skjønner, og jeg håper at dere og skal skjønne det inntil enden
- OTB
- For vi skriver ikke annet til dere enn det dere leser og forstår, og jeg håper dere vil forstå fullt ut,
- B1930
- For vi skriver ikke annet til eder enn det I leser eller skjønner, og jeg håper at I og skal skjønne det inntil enden
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Philemon 1:6
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
Read in context2 Corinthians 4:2
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.
Read in context2 Corinthians 13:6
But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates.
Read in context2 Corinthians 5:11
Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
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