102,815
edits
Changes
2nd Letter of Paul to the Corinthians (view source)
Revision as of 15:07, 6 July 2013
, 15:07, 6 July 2013→2nd Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, XIII
[1] Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you, or from you?
[1] Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you, or from you?
[2] You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on your hearts, to be known and read by all men;
[2] <u>You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on your hearts, to be known and read by all men;</u>
[3] and you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.
[3] and you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.
[4] Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God.
[4] Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God.
[5] Not that we are competent of ourselves to claim anything as coming from us; our competence is from God,
[5] Not that we are competent of ourselves to claim anything as coming from us; our competence is from God,
[6] who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not in a written code but in the Spirit; for the written code kills, but the Spirit gives life.
[6] <u>who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not in a written code but in the Spirit; for the written code kills, but the Spirit gives life.</u>
[7] Now if the dispensation of death, carved in letters on stone, came with such splendor that the Israelites could not look at Moses' face because of its brightness, fading as this was,
[7] Now if the dispensation of death, carved in letters on stone, came with such splendor that the Israelites could not look at Moses' face because of its brightness, fading as this was,
[15] Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their minds;
[15] Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over their minds;
[16] but when a man turns to the Lord the veil is removed.
[16] but when a man turns to the Lord the veil is removed.
[17] Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
[17] <u>Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.</u>
[18] And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being changed into his likeness from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
[18] And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being changed into his likeness from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
==2nd Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, IV==
==2nd Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, IV==
[1] Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.
[1] Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.
[16] From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once regarded Christ from a human point of view, we regard him thus no longer.
[16] From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once regarded Christ from a human point of view, we regard him thus no longer.
[17] Therefore, if any one is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come.
[17] <u>Therefore, if any one is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come.</u>
[18] All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation;
[18] All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation;
[19] that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
[19] <u>that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.</u>
[20] So we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
[20] So we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
[21] For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
[21] For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
==2nd Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, VI==
==2nd Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, VI==
[1] Working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain.
[1] Working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain.
[5] For even when we came into Macedo'nia, our bodies had no rest but we were afflicted at every turn -- fighting without and fear within.
[5] For even when we came into Macedo'nia, our bodies had no rest but we were afflicted at every turn -- fighting without and fear within.
[6] But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
[6] <u>But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,</u>
[7] and not only by his coming but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you, as he told us of your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more.
[7] and not only by his coming but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you, as he told us of your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more.
[8] For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it (though I did regret it), for I see that that letter grieved you, though only for a while.
[8] For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it (though I did regret it), for I see that that letter grieved you, though only for a while.
[14] For if I have expressed to him some pride in you, I was not put to shame; but just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting before Titus has proved true.
[14] For if I have expressed to him some pride in you, I was not put to shame; but just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting before Titus has proved true.
[15] And his heart goes out all the more to you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, and the fear and trembling with which you received him.
[15] And his heart goes out all the more to you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, and the fear and trembling with which you received him.
[16] I rejoice, because I have perfect confidence in you.
[16] I rejoice, because I have perfect confidence in you.
==2nd Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, VIII==
==2nd Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, VIII==
[1] We want you to know, brethren, about the grace of God which has been shown in the churches of Macedo'nia,
[1] We want you to know, brethren, about the grace of God which has been shown in the churches of Macedo'nia,
[13] For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.
[13] For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.
[14] And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.
[14] <u>And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.</u>
[15] So it is not strange if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.
[15] So it is not strange if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.
[16] I repeat, let no one think me foolish; but even if you do, accept me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.
[16] I repeat, let no one think me foolish; but even if you do, accept me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.
[31] The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie.
[31] The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie.
[32] At Damascus, the governor under King Ar'etas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me,
[32] At Damascus, the governor under King Ar'etas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me,
[33] but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.
[33] but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.
==2nd Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, XII==
==2nd Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, XII==
[1] I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
[1] I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
[2] I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows.
[2] <u>I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. </u>
[3] And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows --
[3] And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows --
[4] and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter.
[4] and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter.
[20] For I fear that perhaps I may come and find you not what I wish, and that you may find me not what you wish; that perhaps there may be quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder.
[20] For I fear that perhaps I may come and find you not what I wish, and that you may find me not what you wish; that perhaps there may be quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder.
[21] I fear that when I come again my God may humble me before you, and I may have to mourn over many of those who sinned before and have not repented of the impurity, immorality, and licentiousness which they have practiced.
[21] I fear that when I come again my God may humble me before you, and I may have to mourn over many of those who sinned before and have not repented of the impurity, immorality, and licentiousness which they have practiced.
==2nd Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, XIII==
==2nd Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, XIII==
[1] This is the third time I am coming to you. Any charge must be sustained by the evidence of two or three witnesses.
[1] This is the third time I am coming to you. Any charge must be sustained by the evidence of two or three witnesses.
[12] Greet one another with a holy kiss.
[12] Greet one another with a holy kiss.
[13] All the saints greet you.
[13] All the saints greet you.
[14] The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
[14] <u>The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all</u>.
[[Category: Christian Bible]]
[[Category: Christian Bible]]
[[Category: Paul, the Apostle]]