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2 Corinthians 11:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I may not speak as well as they do, but I know as much. And this has already been made perfectly clear to you.

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Christ did not send me to baptize. He sent me to tell the good news without using big words that would make the cross of Christ lose its power.

God was wise and decided not to let the people of this world use their wisdom to learn about him. Instead, God chose to save only those who believe the foolish message we preach.

Some of us can speak with wisdom, while others can speak with knowledge, but these gifts come from the same Spirit.

Every word we speak was taught to us by God's Spirit, not by human wisdom. And this same Spirit helps us teach spiritual things to spiritual people.

Some of you are saying, “Paul's letters are harsh and powerful. But in person, he is a weakling and has nothing worth saying.”

When I was with you, I was patient and worked all the powerful miracles and signs and wonders of a true apostle.

We don't do shameful things that must be kept secret. And we don't try to fool anyone or twist God's message around. God is our witness that we speak only the truth, so others will be sure that we can be trusted.

We know what it means to respect the Lord, and we encourage everyone to turn to him. God himself knows what we are like, and I hope you also know what kind of people we are.

But we have kept ourselves pure and have been understanding, patient, and kind. The Holy Spirit has been with us, and our love has been real.

Make a place for us in your hearts! We haven't ill-treated or hurt anyone. We haven't cheated anyone.

As you read the letter, you will also find out how well I really do understand the mystery about Christ.




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