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11 We write you nothing but what you have been reading out to the people, and what you all know. I hope that you will really know what is right even to the end.

12 You already know something about us. I hope that you will come to know us fully. On the day when the Lord Jesus comes you will be proud of us. So too will we be proud of you.

13 Because I was sure of this, I wanted to visit you before. Then you would have had a double blessing.

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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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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 1:12 Many manuscripts holiness