2 Corinthians 1:13

For we are not writing anything complicated that you can't read and understand. I hope you'll understand in the end,

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For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;

In Context

12We take pride in the fact—and our conscience confirms it—that we have acted properly towards people, and especially to you. We have followed God's principles of holiness and sincerity, not according to worldly wisdom but through the grace of God.

14even if you only understand part of it now, so that when the Lord comes you will be proud of us, just as we are of you.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:2But we have given up secret, shameful acts. We don't behave in deceitful ways and we don't distort the word of God. We demonstrate who we are by revealing the truth before God so everybody can decide in their own minds.

2 Corinthians 13:6However, I hope that you realize that we have not failed the test.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 1:13-15

Paul's Sincerity and Affliction. ( a. d. 57.) 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. 13 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… Read the whole commentary →

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