2 Corinthians 12:20-21
New English Translation
20 For I am afraid that somehow when I come I will not find you what I wish, and you will find me[a] not what you wish. I am afraid that[b] somehow there may be quarreling, jealousy, intense anger, selfish ambition,[c] slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder. 21 I am afraid that[d] when I come again, my God may humiliate me before you, and I will grieve for[e] many of those who previously sinned and have not repented of the impurity, sexual immorality, and licentiousness that they have practiced.
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- 2 Corinthians 12:20 tn Grk “and I will be found by you.” The passive construction has been converted to an active one in the translation.
- 2 Corinthians 12:20 tn The words “I am afraid that” are not repeated in the Greek text, but are needed for clarity.
- 2 Corinthians 12:20 tn Or “intense anger, hostility.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:21 tn The words “I am afraid that” are not repeated in the Greek text from v. 20, but are needed for clarity.
- 2 Corinthians 12:21 tn Or “I will mourn over.”
2 Corinthians 12:20-21
New International Version
20 For I am afraid that when I come(A) I may not find you as I want you to be, and you may not find me as you want me to be.(B) I fear that there may be discord,(C) jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition,(D) slander,(E) gossip,(F) arrogance(G) and disorder.(H) 21 I am afraid that when I come again my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved(I) over many who have sinned earlier(J) and have not repented of the impurity, sexual sin and debauchery(K) in which they have indulged.
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