Translations
Modern
For we do not write you anything that is beyond your ability to read and understand. And I hope that you will understand us completely,
Traditional
For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;
Literal
For we write no other things to you but what you read or also understand. And I hope that you will understand to the end,
Latin
Non enim alia scribimus vobis, quam quæ legistis, et cognovistis. Spero autem quod usque in finem cognoscetis,
Original
Greek
English
For we do not write you anything that is beyond your ability to read and understand. And I hope that you will understand us completely,
Notes
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.
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