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2 Corinthians 1:22-24
New Matthew Bible
2 Corinthians 1:22-24
New Matthew Bible
22 who has also sealed us, and has given the earnest of the Spirit into our hearts.
He explains the reason for his absence. He exhorts them to forgive the man who was fallen, and to receive him again with love.
23 I call God as a witness to my soul that it was to favour you that I did not go any more to Corinth. 24 Not that we are lords over your faith, but are helpers of your joy.
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2 Corinthians 1:22-24
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2 Corinthians 1:22-24
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22 set his seal(A) of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.(B)
23 I call God as my witness(C)—and I stake my life on it—that it was in order to spare you(D) that I did not return to Corinth. 24 Not that we lord it over(E) your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.(F)
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