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2 Corinthians 1:23 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

23 But I appeal to God as my witness [i.e., to verify that I am telling the truth]; it was in order to spare you [i.e., from a disciplinary action] that I decided not to return to Corinth.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

23 Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

23 But I call upon God as my soul's witness: it was to avoid hurting you that I refrained from coming to Corinth–

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American Standard Version (1901)

23 But I call God for a witness upon my soul, that to spare you I forbare to come unto Corinth.

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Common English Bible

23 I call on God as my witness—I didn’t come again to Corinth because I wanted to spare you.

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Catholic Public Domain Version

23 But I call God as a witness to my soul, that I was lenient with you, in that I did not return to Corinth:

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2 Corinthians 1:23
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Now [realizing I am] in God’s presence, I am not lying about any of these things.


Which do you [really] want? Shall I come to you with a rod [of discipline], or lovingly, and with a spirit of gentleness?


This is the reason I am writing these things while away from you, so that I will not have to deal severely with you when I am there. For the Lord gave me authority to build people up [spiritually] and not to tear them down.


I told you the last time I was there, and now before returning, I [again] warn those who have sinned in the past as well as the rest, that if I come again I will not spare you [i.e., I will rebuke and discipline you],


For God, whom I serve wholeheartedly in [preaching] the Gospel of His Son, is my witness [to the truth] of how continually I mention you in my prayers.


For God is my witness that I long to see you with the [same] affection that Christ Jesus has [for you].


For I am afraid that somehow, when I come [to you], I might not find you the way I want you to be, and you might not find me the way you want me to be. I am afraid there might be quarrelling, jealousy, angry outbursts, factious spirits, slander, gossip, arrogance and [other] disturbances [there].


Among these people are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered over to Satan [Note: This probably refers to withdrawing fellowship from them. See I Cor. 5:1-5], so that they would learn not to speak against God [anymore].


For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this].


The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who should be praised forever, knows that I am not lying.


Why [am I doing this]? Is it because I do not love you? God knows [I do]


I make this request so that I do not [have to] be bold when I am present [with you], and feel compelled to speak in an authoritative tone to some people [there] who think we are living by worldly standards.


But just as certainly as God is dependable, our message to you is not [both] “yes” and “no” [at the same time].


to turn such a person over to Satan for his body to be destroyed [Note: This probably refers to his removal from their fellowship. See verse 2], in order for his spirit to be saved in the day of the Lord [i.e., the judgment day]. [Note: This implies that his removal from their fellowship will have produced a genuine repentance before that time].


I am telling [you] the truth in Christ [i.e., since I am a Christian]; I am not lying. My conscience, [confirmed] by the Holy Spirit, supports my statements [as true],


After this happened Paul left Athens and went to Corinth [i.e., a principal city of Greece].


Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, and all of his family became believers in the Lord. [And] many of the Corinthians who heard [Paul’s message] believed [in the Lord] and were immersed [into Christ].


[This letter is from] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, and Timothy, our brother. [It is being sent] to the church of God at Corinth, with all the saints [i.e., God’s holy people] who are in the entire province of Achaia [Note: This was the southern province of Greece]


[We have ministered] with purity, knowledge, patience and kindness. [We have done this] by [the power of] the Holy Spirit; out of genuine love;


As sure as the truth of Christ is in my heart, no one will stop me from boasting about this [arrangement] throughout the regions of Achaia. [Note: This was the province where Corinth was located].


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