2 Corinthians 1:13

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“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,”

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BSBPD

“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,”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“For we write no other things unto you, than what ye read or even acknowledge, and I hope ye will acknowledge unto the end:”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“for no other things do we write to you, but what ye either do read or also acknowledge, and I hope that also unto the end ye shall acknowledge,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Corinthians 1:13 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
  2. 2 Corinthians 5:11Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.
  3. 2 Corinthians 13:6And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test.
  4. Philemon 1:6I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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