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2 Corinthians 12:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Wait, do you think we're just making excuses to you? We're speaking with complete honesty before God through Christ. Everything we do, dear friends, is to help you grow and become stronger.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

We're not making excuses, everything we do is genuinely to help you level up.

📚 Historical Context

In the context of 2 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul is defending his ministry against critics in the Corinthian church who questioned his authority and motives amid ongoing conflicts. This letter, written around 55 AD from Macedonia, addresses divisions caused by false teachers who were undermining Paul's leadership and introducing erroneous doctrines. Paul emphasizes that his words are spoken before God to build up the believers, not merely to justify himself.

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