KJV ORIGINAL
For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is exactly why we work so hard and put up with people talking trash about us — because we trust in the living God, who's the Savior for everyone, especially those who actually believe in him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
We'll take the heat because we know God's got everyone's back, especially those who trust him.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to his protégé Timothy, likely in the mid-60s CE. Paul intended to guide Timothy in leading the church at Ephesus, particularly concerning proper conduct, sound doctrine, and confronting false teachers.
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