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 as yet unto Corinth.

24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

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22 set his seal(A) of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.(B)

23 I call God as my witness(C)—and I stake my life on it—that it was in order to spare you(D) that I did not return to Corinth. 24 Not that we lord it over(E) your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.(F)

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22 who (A)also has sealed us and (B)given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

23 Moreover (C)I call God as witness against my soul, (D)that to spare you I came no more to Corinth. 24 Not (E)that we [a]have dominion over your faith, but are fellow workers for your joy; for (F)by faith you stand.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 1:24 rule