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11 you also joining-in-helping in your prayer for us— in-order-that thanks might be given on our behalf by many faces[a] as to the gift granted to us through many prayers.

Our Boast As We Endure Our Suffering Is Our Blameless And Forthright Behavior Toward You

12 For our boasting is this: the testimony of [b] our conscience that we conducted-ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, in simplicity[c] and purity[d] from God[e]; and not in fleshly wisdom, but in the grace of God. 13 For we are writing no other things to you other than the things which you read or indeed understand. And I hope that you will understand until the end[f]

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  1. 2 Corinthians 1:11 That is, persons viewed as looking up to God in prayer.
  2. 2 Corinthians 1:12 That is, proceeding from.
  3. 2 Corinthians 1:12 Or, frankness.
  4. 2 Corinthians 1:12 Or, sincerity.
  5. 2 Corinthians 1:12 Or, before God; or, godly, modifying one or both of the preceding terms.
  6. 2 Corinthians 1:13 Or, fully, completely.

11 as you help us by your prayers.(A) Then many will give thanks(B) on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.

Paul’s Change of Plans

12 Now this is our boast: Our conscience(C) testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity[a](D) and godly sincerity.(E) We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom(F) but on God’s grace. 13 For we do not write you anything you cannot read or understand. And I hope that,

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  1. 2 Corinthians 1:12 Many manuscripts holiness