Translations
Modern
And in keeping with what is written, “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore speak,
Traditional
We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
Literal
But having the same spirit of faith according to that having been written: “I believed, therefore I spoke,” we also believe, and therefore we speak,
Latin
Habentes autem eumdem spiritum fidei, sicut scriptum est: Credidi, propter quod locutus sum: et nos credimus, propter quod et loquimur:
Original
Greek
English
And in keeping with what is written, “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore speak,
Notes
The reason Paul stayed strong was his faith. It was the same kind of faith the psalm writer had (see Psalms 116:10). Paul’s faith was centered in the Lord, who is alive.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Inner Man Second Letter to the Corinthians
Topics
Faith: Produces Boldness in Preaching Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Suffering for Christ Testimony: Religious, Exemplified