2 Corinthians 1 New American Standard Bible

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or<MG1535a> if<MG1535a> we are comforted<MG3870>, it is for your comfort<MG3874>, which is effective<MG1754> in the patient<MG5281> enduring<MG5281> of the same<MG846> sufferings<MG3804> which<MG3739> we also<MG2532> suffer<MG3958>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>and our hope<MG1680> for you is firmly<MG949> grounded<MG949>, knowing<MG3609a> that as you are partners<MG2844> in our sufferings<MG3804>, so<MG3779> also<MG2532> you are in our comfort<MG3874>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>For we do not want<MG2309> you to be unaware<MG50>, brothers<MG80> <i>and sisters,</i> of our affliction<MG2347> which occurred<MG1096> in <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[d]</a></span>Asia<MG773>, that we were burdened<MG916> excessively<MG2596, 5236>, beyond<MG5228> our strength<MG1411>, so<MG5620> that<MG5620> we despaired<MG1820> even<MG2532> of life<MG2198>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[e]</a></span>Indeed<MG235>, we had<MG2192> the sentence<MG610> of death<MG2288> within<MG1722> ourselves<MG1438> so<MG2443> that<MG2443> we would not trust<MG3982> in ourselves<MG1438>, but in God<MG2316> who raises<MG1453> the dead<MG3498>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>who<MG3739> rescued<MG4506> us from so<MG5082> great<MG5082> a <i>danger of</i> death<MG2288>, and will rescue<MG4506> <i>us,</i> He <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[f]</a></span>on whom<MG3739> we have set<MG1679> our hope<MG1679>. And He will yet<MG2089> deliver<MG4506> us, <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span><i>if</i> you also<MG2532> join<MG4943> in<MG4943> helping<MG4943> us through your prayers<MG1162>, so<MG2443> that<MG2443> thanks<MG2168> may be given<MG2168> by many<MG4183> persons<MG4383> in<MG5228> our behalf<MG5228> for the favor<MG5486> <i>granted</i> to us through<MG1223> <i>the prayers of</i> many<MG4183>. <p class="hdg">Paul’s Integrity</p><p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>For our <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[g]</a></span>proud<MG2746a> confidence<MG2746a> is this<MG3778>: the testimony<MG3142> of our conscience<MG4893>, that in holiness<MG41> and godly<MG2316> sincerity<MG1505>, not in fleshly<MG4559> wisdom<MG4678> but in the grace<MG5485> of God<MG2316>, we have conducted<MG390> ourselves in the world<MG2889>, and especially<MG4056> toward<MG4314> you. <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>For we write<MG1125> nothing<MG3756> else<MG243> to you than<MG2228> what<MG3739> you read<MG314> and understand<MG1921>, and I hope<MG1679> you will understand<MG1921> until<MG2193> the end<MG5056>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>just<MG2531a> as<MG2531a> you also<MG2532> partially<MG3313> did understand<MG1921> us, that we are your reason<MG2745> to<MG2745> be<MG2745> proud<MG2745> as you also<MG2532> are ours<MG1473>, on the day<MG2250> of our Lord<MG2962> Jesus<MG2424>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>In this<MG3778> confidence<MG4006> I intended<MG1014> at first<MG4387> to come<MG2064> to you, so<MG2443> that<MG2443> you might <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[h]</a></span>twice<MG1208> receive<MG2192> a <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[i]</a></span>blessing<MG5485>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[j]</a></span>that is, to pass<MG1330> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[k]</a></span>your way<MG1223> into Macedonia<MG3109>, and again<MG3825> from Macedonia<MG3109> to come<MG2064> to you, and by you to be helped<MG4311> on<MG4311> my journey<MG4311> to Judea<MG2449>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Therefore<MG3767>, I was not vacillating<MG5530, 1644> when I intended<MG1014> to do this<MG3778>, was I? Or<MG2228> what<MG3739> I decide<MG1011>, do I decide<MG1011> according<MG2596> to the flesh<MG4561>, so<MG2443> that<MG2443> with me there will be <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[l]</a></span>yes<MG3483a>, yes<MG3483a> and no<MG3756>, no<MG3756> <i>at the same time?</i> <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>But <i>as</i> God<MG2316> is faithful<MG4103>, our word<MG3056> to you is not yes<MG3483a> and no<MG3756>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>For the Son<MG5207> of God<MG2316>, Christ<MG5547> Jesus<MG2424>, who was preached<MG2784> among<MG1722> you by us—by me and Silvanus<MG4610> and Timothy<MG5095>—was not yes<MG3483a> and no<MG3756>, but has been<MG1096> yes<MG3483a> in Him. <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>For as many<MG3745> as the promises<MG1860> of God<MG2316> are, in Him they are yes<MG3483a>; therefore<MG1352> through<MG1223> Him also<MG2532> is our Amen<MG281> to the glory<MG1391> of God<MG2316> through<MG1223> us. <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>Now<MG1161> He who establishes<MG950> us with you in Christ<MG5547> and anointed<MG5548> us is God<MG2316>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>who also<MG2532> sealed<MG4972> us and gave<MG1325> <i>us</i> the Spirit<MG4151> in our hearts<MG2588> as a <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[m]</a></span>pledge<MG728>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>But I call<MG1941> God<MG2316> as witness<MG3144> to my soul<MG5590>, that <i>it was</i> to spare<MG5339> you <i>that</i> I did not come<MG2064> again<MG3765> to Corinth<MG2882>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Not that we domineer<MG2961> over<MG2961> your faith<MG4102>, but we are workers<MG4904> with you for your joy<MG5479>; for in your faith<MG4102> you are standing<MG2476> firm<MG2476>.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="footnotesbot">[a]</span> <span class="fnverse">1</span> Lit <i>holy ones;</i> i.e., God’s people<br><span class="footnotesbot">[b]</span> <span class="fnverse">4</span> Lit <i>every</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[c]</span> <span class="fnverse">5</span> Lit <i>to us</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[d]</span> <span class="fnverse">8</span> I.e., west coast province of Asia Minor<br><span class="footnotesbot">[e]</span> <span class="fnverse">9</span> Lit <i>But we ourselves</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[f]</span> <span class="fnverse">10</span> One early ms <i>on whom we have set our hope that He will also</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[g]</span> <span class="fnverse">12</span> Or <i>source of pride</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[h]</span> <span class="fnverse">15</span> Lit <i>have a second grace</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[i]</span> <span class="fnverse">15</span> One early ms <i>joy</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[j]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> Lit <i>and</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[k]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> Lit <i>through you into</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[l]</span> <span class="fnverse">17</span> I.e., a strong <i>yes</i> and <i>no</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[m]</span> <span class="fnverse">22</span> Or <i>first installment</i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">New American Standard Bible<br>Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020<br>by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. 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