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2 Corinthians 1

2 Corinthians 1:12

Paul’s Change of Plans · 2 Corinthians 1:12–24
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Translations

Modern
For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
Traditional
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.
Literal
For our boasting is this: The testimony of our conscience, that in the simplicity and sincerity of God, and not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we conducted ourselves in the world and more abundantly toward you.
Latin
Nam gloria nostra hæc est: testimonium conscientiæ nostræ, quod in simplicitate cordis et sinceritate Dei, et non in sapientia carnali, sed in gratia Dei, conversati sumus in hoc mundo: abundantius autem ad vos.

Original

Greek
English
For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.

Notes

2 Corinthians 1:12

holiness: Some manuscripts use the word honesty. In Greek, the two words are very close in spelling. Hagiotēti means “holiness.” Haplotēti means “honesty.”

2 Corinthians 1:12–14

People criticized Paul's travel plans and his broken promise to visit Corinth. They accused him of being unreliable, like those who say "Yes" but mean "No" (1:17). Before addressing this accusation, he explains his motives in his ministry and letters.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Conscience First Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Character of Saints: Sincere Conscience: General Scriptures Concerning Conscience: Testimony of, a Source of Joy Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Grace: Saints are What They are By Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Obedience: Exemplified Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Righteous: Described Simplicity is Opposed to Fleshly Wisdom Simplicity: Paul Simplicity: should be Exhibited in all Our Conduct Sincerity by Paul Sincerity: Opposed to Fleshly Wisdom Sincerity: Paul Sincerity: should Characterise: Our Whole Conduct Sincerity: should Characterize: Our Whole Conduct Typical Nature of Paschal Lamb: Eaten with Unleavened Bread Wisdom: Worldly