2 Corinthians 2:17

Translations

Modern

For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.

Traditional

For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

Literal

For we are not like the many, peddling the word of God, but as from sincerity—but as from God—we speak before God in Christ.

Latin

…non enim sumus sicut plurimi, adulterantes verbum Dei, sed ex sinceritate, sed sicut ex Deo, coram Deo, in Christo loquimur.

Original

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English

For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.

Notes

2 Corinthians 2:17

Paul compares his service to that of his opponents.
They preach for personal gain and distort the truth, like merchants in Paul's time who sold poor-quality goods or innkeepers who diluted wine. In contrast, Paul preached sincerely and with Christ's authority (compare 1:12; 4:2). Paul denies having selfish motives again in 11:1–12:21.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Paul’s Role as an Apostle

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Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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

Topics

Character of Saints: Sincere Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Doctrines: False Faithfulness: Exhibited in Declaring the Word of God Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Ministers: should Preach without Deceitfulness Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Righteousness: Fruits of Sincerity: should Characterise: The Preaching of the Gospel Sincerity: should Characterize: The Preaching of the Gospel The Doctrines of the Gospel: Ministers should Hold, in Sincerity The Scriptures: The Wicked: Corrupt

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