11 you also (A)helping together in prayer for us, that thanks may be given by many persons on [a]our behalf (B)for the gift granted to us through many.

Paul’s Sincerity

12 For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in [b]simplicity and (C)godly sincerity, (D)not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you. 13 For we are not writing any other things to you than what you read or understand. Now I trust you will understand, even to the end

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  1. 2 Corinthians 1:11 M your behalf
  2. 2 Corinthians 1:12 The opposite of duplicity

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