f | # The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians | f | # The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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| 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, | | 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, |
| unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all | | unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all |
| Achaia: | | Achaia: |
| 2 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. | | 2 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercie | | 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercie |
| s, and the God of all comfort; | | s, and the God of all comfort; |
| 4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them | | 4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them |
| which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of | | which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of |
| God. | | God. |
| 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundet | | 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundet |
| h by Christ. | | h by Christ. |
| 6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which i | | 6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which i |
| s effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whet | | s effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whet |
| her we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. | | her we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. |
| 7 And our hope of you is steadfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the suf | | 7 And our hope of you is steadfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the suf |
| ferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. | | ferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. |
| 8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us | | 8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us |
| in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we d | | in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we d |
| espaired even of life: | | espaired even of life: |
| 9 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in our | | 9 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in our |
| selves, but in God which raiseth the dead: | | selves, but in God which raiseth the dead: |
| 10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust th | | 10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust th |
| at he will yet deliver us; | | at he will yet deliver us; |
| 11 Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us | | 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. | | 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 simplicit | | 12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicit |
| y and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have | | y 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. | | had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. |
| 13 For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; an | | 13 For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; an |
| d I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end; | | d 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 | | 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. | | 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 ha | | 15 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might ha |
| ve a second benefit; | | ve a second benefit; |
| 16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto yo | | 16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto yo |
| u, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea. | | u, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea. |
| 17 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I p | | 17 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I p |
| urpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea ye | | urpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea ye |
| a, and nay nay? | | a, and nay nay? |
| 18 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. | | 18 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. |
| 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by m | | 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by m |
| e and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. | | e and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. |
| 20 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory o | | 20 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory o |
| f God by us. | | f God by us. |
| 21 Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; | | 21 Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; |
| 22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. | | 22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. |
| 23 Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not a | | 23 Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not a |
| s yet unto Corinth. | | s yet unto Corinth. |
| 24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: f | | 24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: f |
| or by faith ye stand. | | or by faith ye stand. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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| 1 But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heavi | | 1 But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heavi |
| ness. | | ness. |
| 2 For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same whic | | 2 For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same whic |
| h is made sorry by me? | | h is made sorry by me? |
| 3 And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from t | | 3 And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from t |
| hem of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the | | hem of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the |
| joy of you all. | | joy of you all. |
| 4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tea | | 4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tea |
| rs; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have | | rs; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have |
| more abundantly unto you. | | more abundantly unto you. |
| 5 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may | | 5 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may |
| not overcharge you all. | | not overcharge you all. |
| 6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many. | | 6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many. |
| 7 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest per | | 7 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest per |
| haps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. | | haps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. |
| 8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. | | 8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. |
| 9 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether | | 9 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether |
| ye be obedient in all things. | | ye be obedient in all things. |
| 10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to | | 10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to |
| whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; | | whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; |
| 11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devi | | 11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devi |
| ces. | | ces. |
| 12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was o | | 12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was o |
| pened unto me of the Lord, | | pened unto me of the Lord, |
| 13 I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking | | 13 I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking |
| my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia. | | my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia. |
| 14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and mak | | 14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and mak |
| eth manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. | | eth manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. |
| 15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in | | 15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in |
| them that perish: | | them that perish: |
| 16 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour | | 16 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour |
| of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things? | | of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things? |
| 17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, b | | 17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, b |
| ut as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. | | ut as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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| 1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles o | | 1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles o |
| f commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? | | f commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? |
| 2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: | | 2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: |
| 3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered | | 3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered |
| by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tabl | | by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tabl |
| es of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. | | es of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. |
n | 4 And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: | n | 4 And such trust have we through Christ toward God: |
| 5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; bu | | 5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; bu |
| t our sufficiency is of God; | | t our sufficiency is of God; |
| 6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, | | 6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, |
| but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. | | but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. |
| 7 But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious | | 7 But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious |
| , so that the children of Israel could not steadfastly behold the face of Moses | | , so that the children of Israel could not steadfastly behold the face of Moses |
| for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: | | for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: |
| 8 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? | | 8 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? |
| 9 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministrat | | 9 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministrat |
| ion of righteousness exceed in glory. | | ion of righteousness exceed in glory. |
| 10 For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason | | 10 For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason |
| of the glory that excelleth. | | of the glory that excelleth. |
| 11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth i | | 11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth i |
| s glorious. | | s glorious. |
| 12 Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: | | 12 Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: |
| 13 And not as Moses, which put a veil over his face, that the children of Israel | | 13 And not as Moses, which put a veil over his face, that the children of Israel |
| could not steadfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: | | could not steadfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: |
| 14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same veil unta | | 14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same veil unta |
| ken away in the reading of the old testament; which veil is done away in Christ. | | ken away in the reading of the old testament; which veil is done away in Christ. |
| 15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the veil is upon their heart. | | 15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the veil is upon their heart. |
n | 16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the veil shall be taken away. | n | 16 Nevertheless when their heart shall turn to the Lord, the veil shall be taken |
| | | away. |
| 17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is li | | 17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is li |
| berty. | | berty. |
| 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are | | 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are |
| changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the L | | changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the L |
| ord. | | ord. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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| 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint no | | 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint no |
| t; | | t; |
| 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, | | 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 com | | nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth com |
| mending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. | | mending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. |
| 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: | | 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: |
| 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not | | 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not |
| , lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, shou | | , lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, shou |
| ld shine unto them. | | ld shine unto them. |
| 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your ser | | 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your ser |
| vants for Jesus' sake. | | vants for Jesus' sake. |
| 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our | | 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our |
| hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Je | | hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Je |
| sus Christ. | | sus Christ. |
| 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power | | 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power |
| may be of God, and not of us. | | may be of God, and not of us. |
| 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not i | | 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not i |
| n despair; | | n despair; |
| 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; | | 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; |
| 10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life a | | 10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life a |
| lso of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. | | lso of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. |
| 11 For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the li | | 11 For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the li |
| fe also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. | | fe also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. |
n | 12 So then death worketh in us, but life in you. | n | 12 So then it worketh death unto us, but life unto you. |
| 13 We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, a | | 13 We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, a |
| nd therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; | | nd therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; |
| 14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesu | | 14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesu |
| s, and shall present us with you. | | s, and shall present us with you. |
n | 15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the | n | 15 For we bear all things for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through |
| thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. | | the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. |
| 16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inwa | | 16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inwa |
| rd man is renewed day by day. | | rd man is renewed day by day. |
| 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far mor | | 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far mor |
| e exceeding and eternal weight of glory; | | e exceeding and eternal weight of glory; |
| 18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are n | | 18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are n |
| ot seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are no | | ot seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are no |
| t seen are eternal. | | t seen are eternal. |
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| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
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| 1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we ha | | 1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we ha |
| ve a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. | | ve a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. |
| 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house whi | | 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house whi |
| ch is from heaven: | | ch is from heaven: |
| 3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. | | 3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. |
| 4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we w | | 4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we w |
| ould be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of lif | | ould be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of lif |
| e. | | e. |
| 5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given | | 5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given |
| unto us the earnest of the Spirit. | | unto us the earnest of the Spirit. |
| 6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the | | 6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the |
| body, we are absent from the Lord: | | body, we are absent from the Lord: |
| 7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) | | 7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) |
| 8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to | | 8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to |
| be present with the Lord. | | be present with the Lord. |
| 9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of hi | | 9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of hi |
| m. | | m. |
n | 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may | n | 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may |
| receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it | | receive a reward of the deeds done in the body, things according to what he hat |
| be good or bad. | | h done, whether good or bad. |
| 11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made ma | | 11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made ma |
| nifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. | | nifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. |
| 12 For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory o | | 12 For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory o |
| n our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance | | n our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance |
| , and not in heart. | | , and not in heart. |
n | 13 For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it | n | 13 For we bear record that we are not beside ourselves; for whether we glory, it |
| is for your cause. | | is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your sakes. |
| 14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one di | | 14 For the love of Christ constraineth us because we thus judge, that if one die |
| ed for all, then were all dead: | | d for all, then are all dead: |
| 15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unt | | 15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unt |
| o themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. | | o themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. |
n | 16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have know | n | 16 Wherefore, henceforth live we no more after the flesh: yea, though we once li |
| n Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. | | ved after the flesh, yet since we have known Christ, now henceforth live we no m |
| | | ore after the flesh. |
| 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passe | | 17 Therefore, if any man live in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are pa |
| d away; behold, all things are become new. | | ssed away; behold, all things are become new. |
| 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, | | 18 And receiveth all the things of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jes |
| and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; | | us Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; |
| 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imput | | 19 To wit, that God is in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputi |
| ing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconcili | | ng their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconcilia |
| ation. | | tion. |
| 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: | | 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: |
| we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. | | we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. |
| 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made | | 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made |
| the righteousness of God in him. | | the righteousness of God in him. |
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| ## Chapter 6 | | ## Chapter 6 |
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n | 1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not th | n | 1 We then, as workers together with Christ, beseech you also that ye receive not |
| e grace of God in vain. | | the grace of God in vain. |
| 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvati | | 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvati |
| on have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the d | | on have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the d |
| ay of salvation.) | | ay of salvation.) |
| 3 Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: | | 3 Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: |
| 4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patienc | | 4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patienc |
| e, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, | | e, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, |
| 5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fasting | | 5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fasting |
| s; | | s; |
| 6 By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, b | | 6 By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, b |
| y love unfeigned, | | y love unfeigned, |
| 7 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on t | | 7 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on t |
| he right hand and on the left, | | he right hand and on the left, |
| 8 By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet | | 8 By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet |
| true; | | true; |
| 9 As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, | | 9 As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, |
| and not killed; | | and not killed; |
| 10 As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having n | | 10 As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having n |
| othing, and yet possessing all things. | | othing, and yet possessing all things. |
| 11 O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. | | 11 O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. |
| 12 Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels. | | 12 Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels. |
| 13 Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also e | | 13 Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also e |
| nlarged. | | nlarged. |
| 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath | | 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath |
| righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness | | righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness |
| ? | | ? |
| 15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth | | 15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth |
| with an infidel? | | with an infidel? |
| 16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple o | | 16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple o |
| f the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and | | f the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and |
| I will be their God, and they shall be my people. | | I will be their God, and they shall be my people. |
| 17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and t | | 17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and t |
| ouch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, | | ouch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, |
| 18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith t | | 18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith t |
| he Lord Almighty. | | he Lord Almighty. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 7 | | ## Chapter 7 |
| | | |
| 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from | | 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from |
| all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. | | all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. |
| 2 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defraude | | 2 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defraude |
| d no man. | | d no man. |
| 3 I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our he | | 3 I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our he |
| arts to die and live with you. | | arts to die and live with you. |
| 4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am f | | 4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am f |
| illed with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation. | | illed with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation. |
| 5 For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were trou | | 5 For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were trou |
| bled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. | | bled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. |
| 6 Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by th | | 6 Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by th |
| e coming of Titus; | | e coming of Titus; |
| 7 And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted | | 7 And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted |
| in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind to | | in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind to |
| ward me; so that I rejoiced the more. | | ward me; so that I rejoiced the more. |
| 8 For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repen | | 8 For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repen |
| t: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but | | t: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but |
| for a season. | | for a season. |
| 9 Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance | | 9 Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance |
| : for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by u | | : for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by u |
| s in nothing. | | s in nothing. |
| 10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but t | | 10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but t |
| he sorrow of the world worketh death. | | he sorrow of the world worketh death. |
| 11 For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what car | | 11 For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what car |
| efulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignat | | efulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignat |
| ion, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what reveng | | ion, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what reveng |
| e! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter. | | e! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter. |
| 12 Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done | | 12 Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done |
| the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in t | | the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in t |
| he sight of God might appear unto you. | | he sight of God might appear unto you. |
| 13 Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more jo | | 13 Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more jo |
| yed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. | | yed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. |
| 14 For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we sp | | 14 For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we sp |
| ake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, | | ake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, |
| is found a truth. | | is found a truth. |
| 15 And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth t | | 15 And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth t |
| he obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. | | he obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. |
| 16 I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things. | | 16 I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 8 | | ## Chapter 8 |
| | | |
n | 1 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churc | n | 1 Moreover, brethren, we would have you to know of the grace of God bestowed on |
| hes of Macedonia; | | the churches of Macedonia; |
| 2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their d | | 2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their d |
| eep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. | | eep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. |
| 3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willi | | 3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willi |
| ng of themselves; | | ng of themselves; |
| 4 Praying us with much entreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us | | 4 Praying us with much entreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us |
| the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. | | the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. |
n | 5 And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lor | n | 5 And this they did, not as we required, but first gave their own selves to the |
| d, and unto us by the will of God. | | Lord, and unto us by the will of God. |
| 6 Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish | | 6 Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish |
| in you the same grace also. | | in you the same grace also. |
| 7 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge | | 7 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge |
| , and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace | | , and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace |
| also. | | also. |
| 8 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and | | 8 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and |
| to prove the sincerity of your love. | | to prove the sincerity of your love. |
| 9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet | | 9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet |
| for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. | | for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. |
| 10 And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun be | | 10 And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun be |
| fore, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. | | fore, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. |
| 11 Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, | | 11 Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, |
| so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. | | so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. |
| 12 For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man | | 12 For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man |
| hath, and not according to that he hath not. | | hath, and not according to that he hath not. |
| 13 For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened: | | 13 For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened: |
| 14 But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for | | 14 But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for |
| their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there | | their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there |
| may be equality: | | may be equality: |
| 15 As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had | | 15 As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had |
| gathered little had no lack. | | gathered little had no lack. |
| 16 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus | | 16 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus |
| for you. | | for you. |
| 17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own ac | | 17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own ac |
| cord he went unto you. | | cord he went unto you. |
| 18 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel througho | | 18 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel througho |
| ut all the churches; | | ut all the churches; |
| 19 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us | | 19 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us |
| with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and | | with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and |
| declaration of your ready mind: | | declaration of your ready mind: |
| 20 Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is adminis | | 20 Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is adminis |
| tered by us: | | tered by us: |
| 21 Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in t | | 21 Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in t |
| he sight of men. | | he sight of men. |
n | 22 And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved dilige | n | 22 And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have proved diligent in many |
| nt in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I | | things, but now much more diligent. |
| have in you. | | |
| 23 Whether any do inquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning | | 23 Therefore, we send him unto you in consequence of the great confidence which |
| you: or our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, a | | we have in you, that you will receive the things concerning you to the glory of |
| nd the glory of Christ. | | Christ, whether we send by the hand of Titus, my partner and fellow labourer, or |
| | | our brethren, the messengers of the churches. |
| 24 Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, a | | 24 Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, a |
| nd of our boasting on your behalf. | | nd of our boasting on your behalf. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 9 | | ## Chapter 9 |
| | | |
| 1 For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to wri | | 1 For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to wri |
| te to you: | | te to you: |
| 2 For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of M | | 2 For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of M |
| acedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very man | | acedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very man |
| y. | | y. |
| 3 Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in th | | 3 Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in th |
| is behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready: | | is behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready: |
| 4 Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (tha | | 4 Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (tha |
| t we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting. | | t we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting. |
| 5 Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go be | | 5 Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go be |
| fore unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, | | fore unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, |
| that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness | | that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness |
| . | | . |
| 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he wh | | 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he wh |
| ich soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. | | ich soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. |
| 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgin | | 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgin |
| gly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. | | gly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. |
| 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having al | | 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having al |
| l sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: | | l sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: |
| 9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his ri | | 9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his ri |
| ghteousness remaineth for ever. | | ghteousness remaineth for ever. |
| 10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, | | 10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, |
| and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) | | and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) |
| 11 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us | | 11 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us |
| thanksgiving to God. | | thanksgiving to God. |
| 12 For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the sai | | 12 For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the sai |
| nts, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; | | nts, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; |
| 13 Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your profe | | 13 Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your profe |
| ssed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unt | | ssed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unt |
| o them, and unto all men; | | o them, and unto all men; |
| 14 And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of | | 14 And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of |
| God in you. | | God in you. |
| 15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. | | 15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 10 | | ## Chapter 10 |
| | | |
| 1 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in | | 1 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in |
| presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: | | presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: |
| 2 But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confiden | | 2 But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confiden |
| ce, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked | | ce, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked |
| according to the flesh. | | according to the flesh. |
| 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: | | 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: |
| 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the | | 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the |
| pulling down of strong holds;) | | pulling down of strong holds;) |
| 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against t | | 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against t |
| he knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience | | he knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience |
| of Christ; | | of Christ; |
| 6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is | | 6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is |
| fulfilled. | | fulfilled. |
| 7 Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself | | 7 Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself |
| that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ | | that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ |
| 's, even so are we Christ's. | | 's, even so are we Christ's. |
| 8 For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath | | 8 For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath |
| given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: | | given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: |
| 9 That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters. | | 9 That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters. |
| 10 For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence | | 10 For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence |
| is weak, and his speech contemptible. | | is weak, and his speech contemptible. |
| 11 Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we a | | 11 Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we a |
| re absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present. | | re absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present. |
| 12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some | | 12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some |
| that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and compar | | that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and compar |
| ing themselves among themselves, are not wise. | | ing themselves among themselves, are not wise. |
| 13 But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the mea | | 13 But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the mea |
| sure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto | | sure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto |
| you. | | you. |
| 14 For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unt | | 14 For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unt |
| o you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ: | | o you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ: |
| 15 Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men's labours; | | 15 Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men's labours; |
| but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you | | but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you |
| according to our rule abundantly, | | according to our rule abundantly, |
| 16 To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another m | | 16 To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another m |
| an's line of things made ready to our hand. | | an's line of things made ready to our hand. |
| 17 But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. | | 17 But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. |
| 18 For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. | | 18 For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 11 | | ## Chapter 11 |
| | | |
| 1 Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with | | 1 Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with |
| me. | | me. |
| 2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one | | 2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one |
| husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. | | husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. |
| 3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilt | | 3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilt |
| y, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. | | y, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. |
n | 4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or i | n | 4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or i |
| f ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, whic | | f ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, whic |
| h ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. | | h ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with me. |
| 5 For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles. | | 5 For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles. |
| 6 But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been through | | 6 But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been through |
| ly made manifest among you in all things. | | ly made manifest among you in all things. |
| 7 Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, becaus | | 7 Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, becaus |
| e I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? | | e I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? |
| 8 I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service. | | 8 I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service. |
| 9 And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for t | | 9 And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for t |
| hat which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and | | hat which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and |
| in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I | | in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I |
| keep myself. | | keep myself. |
| 10 As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the | | 10 As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the |
| regions of Achaia. | | regions of Achaia. |
| 11 Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth. | | 11 Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth. |
| 12 But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which de | | 12 But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which de |
| sire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we. | | sire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we. |
| 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into | | 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into |
| the apostles of Christ. | | the apostles of Christ. |
| 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. | | 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. |
| 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the mi | | 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the mi |
| nisters of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. | | nisters of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. |
| 16 I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive | | 16 I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive |
| me, that I may boast myself a little. | | me, that I may boast myself a little. |
| 17 That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, | | 17 That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, |
| in this confidence of boasting. | | in this confidence of boasting. |
| 18 Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also. | | 18 Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also. |
| 19 For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise. | | 19 For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise. |
| 20 For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man | | 20 For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man |
| take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face. | | take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face. |
| 21 I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinso | | 21 I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinso |
| ever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also. | | ever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also. |
| 22 Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of | | 22 Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of |
| Abraham? so am I. | | Abraham? so am I. |
n | 23 Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more | n | 23 Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) So am I; in labours more ab |
| abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. | | undant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. |
| 24 Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. | | 24 Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. |
| 25 Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck | | 25 Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck |
| , a night and a day I have been in the deep; | | , a night and a day I have been in the deep; |
| 26 In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by | | 26 In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by |
| mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils | | mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils |
| in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; | | in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; |
| 27 In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fa | | 27 In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fa |
| stings often, in cold and nakedness. | | stings often, in cold and nakedness. |
| 28 Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the ca | | 28 Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the ca |
| re of all the churches. | | re of all the churches. |
n | 29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? | n | 29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I anger not? |
| 30 If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmit | | 30 If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmit |
| ies. | | ies. |
| 31 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, k | | 31 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, k |
| noweth that I lie not. | | noweth that I lie not. |
| 32 In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascene | | 32 In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascene |
| s with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: | | s with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: |
| 33 And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his | | 33 And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his |
| hands. | | hands. |
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| ## Chapter 12 | | ## Chapter 12 |
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| 1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and reve | | 1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and reve |
| lations of the Lord. | | lations of the Lord. |
| 2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I canno | | 2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I canno |
| t tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one cau | | t tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one cau |
| ght up to the third heaven. | | ght up to the third heaven. |
| 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell | | 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell |
| : God knoweth;) | | : God knoweth;) |
| 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it | | 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it |
| is not lawful for a man to utter. | | is not lawful for a man to utter. |
| 5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infir | | 5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infir |
| mities. | | mities. |
n | 6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the | n | 6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the |
| truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he se | | truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he se |
| eth me to be, or that he heareth of me. | | eth of me, or that he heareth of me. |
| 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revela | | 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revela |
| tions, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buf | | tions, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buf |
| fet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. | | fet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. |
| 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. | | 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. |
| 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made | | 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made |
| perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities | | perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities |
| , that the power of Christ may rest upon me. | | , that the power of Christ may rest upon me. |
| 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in p | | 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in p |
| ersecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I stro | | ersecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I stro |
| ng. | | ng. |
| 11 I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have bee | | 11 I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have bee |
| n commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, thoug | | n commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, thoug |
| h I be nothing. | | h I be nothing. |
| 12 Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in sign | | 12 Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in sign |
| s, and wonders, and mighty deeds. | | s, and wonders, and mighty deeds. |
| 13 For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that | | 13 For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that |
| I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong. | | I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong. |
| 14 Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensom | | 14 Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensom |
| e to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up fo | | e to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up fo |
| r the parents, but the parents for the children. | | r the parents, but the parents for the children. |
| 15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly | | 15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly |
| I love you, the less I be loved. | | I love you, the less I be loved. |
| 16 But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you | | 16 But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you |
| with guile. | | with guile. |
| 17 Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you? | | 17 Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you? |
| 18 I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? | | 18 I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? |
| walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps? | | walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps? |
| 19 Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Chr | | 19 Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Chr |
| ist: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying. | | ist: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying. |
| 20 For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that | | 20 For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that |
| I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings | | I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings |
| , wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults: | | , wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults: |
| 21 And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shal | | 21 And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shal |
| l bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleannes | | l bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleannes |
| s and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed. | | s and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed. |
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| ## Chapter 13 | | ## Chapter 13 |
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| 1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnes | | 1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnes |
| ses shall every word be established. | | ses shall every word be established. |
| 2 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; an | | 2 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; an |
| d being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all othe | | d being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all othe |
| r, that, if I come again, I will not spare: | | r, that, if I come again, I will not spare: |
| 3 Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, | | 3 Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, |
| but is mighty in you. | | but is mighty in you. |
| 4 For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of Go | | 4 For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of Go |
| d. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God t | | d. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God t |
| oward you. | | oward you. |
| 5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye | | 5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye |
| not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? | | not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? |
| 6 But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates. | | 6 But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates. |
| 7 Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but | | 7 Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but |
| that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates. | | that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates. |
| 8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. | | 8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. |
| 9 For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, e | | 9 For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, e |
| ven your perfection. | | ven your perfection. |
| 10 Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use | | 10 Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use |
| sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, a | | sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, a |
| nd not to destruction. | | nd not to destruction. |
| 11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, | | 11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, |
| live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. | | live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. |
t | 12 Greet one another with an holy kiss. | t | 12 Greet one another with an holy salutation. |
| 13 All the saints salute you. | | 13 All the saints salute you. |
| 14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of | | 14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of |
| the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. | | the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. |
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