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2 Corinthians 6:11

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

We have spoken freely to you, O Corinthians, and our hearts have been wide open to you.

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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].

So, I will most gladly spend [all I have], and [even] spend myself for the sake of your souls. If I love you so much, should you love me less [than that]?

For I wrote to you out of much distress and anguish of heart and with many tears, not in order to grieve you, but that you people might know how very much I love you.

You foolish people [of the churches] of Galatia [Note: This was a province in present-day Turkey], who tricked you? Was not Jesus Christ graphically portrayed before you as being put to death on a cross?

I urge you, brothers, become like me [in this matter], for I have become like you. You did not do anything wrong to me, [even as I have not wronged you].

And [also pray] for me to be given boldness of speech in opening my mouth to make known the secret plan of the Gospel,

knowing that whatever good deed a person does, he will be rewarded for it from the Lord, whether he is a slave or a free person.

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

As you Philippians also know, during the early days of [my] preaching the Gospel [in those regions], when I left Macedonia [Note: This was the northernmost province of Greece], no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving [i.e., financial help], except you only.

“Listen,” [says Jesus], “I am coming quickly! And my reward is with me to pay [back] every person for what he has done.




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