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2 Corinthians 1:23-24
New English Translation
2 Corinthians 1:23-24
New English Translation
Why Paul Postponed His Visit
23 Now I appeal to God as my witness,[a] that to spare[b] you I did not come again to Corinth.[c] 24 I do not mean that we rule over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because by faith you stand firm.[d]
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- 2 Corinthians 1:23 tn Grk “I call upon God as witness against my soul.” Normally this implies an appeal for help (L&N 33.176).
- 2 Corinthians 1:23 tn Here φειδόμενος (pheidomenos) has been translated as a telic participle.
- 2 Corinthians 1:23 sn Paul had promised to come again to visit (see 2 Cor 1:15, 24) but explains here why he had changed his plans.
- 2 Corinthians 1:24 tn Or “because you stand firm in the faith.”
2 Corinthians 1:23-24
New International Version
2 Corinthians 1:23-24
New International Version
23 I call God as my witness(A)—and I stake my life on it—that it was in order to spare you(B) that I did not return to Corinth. 24 Not that we lord it over(C) your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.(D)
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