The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.
God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who deserves all praise forever, knows I'm telling you the complete truth right now.
Paul's calling God as his witness that he's being 100% honest with them.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth to defend his apostolic authority against false teachers who were accusing him of deceit and self-promotion. He invokes God as a witness to affirm his truthfulness, especially regarding his hardships and genuine ministry, amid a culture where rhetorical boasts were common in Greco-Roman society. This reflects the broader challenges of the early church, where leaders had to establish credibility in the face of opposition and competing claims.
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