2 Corinthians 1:12

Good News Translation

We are proud that our conscience assures us that our lives in this world, and especially our relations with you, have been ruled by God-given frankness and sincerity, by the power of God's grace and not by human wisdom.

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:22

I have obeyed the law of the Lord; I have not turned away from my God.

Job 13:15

I've lost all hope, so what if God kills me? I am going to state my case to him.

Isaiah 38:3

“Remember, Lord, that I have served you faithfully and loyally, and that I have always tried to do what you wanted me to.” And he began to cry bitterly.

Acts 23:1

Paul looked straight at the Council and said, “My fellow Israelites! My conscience is perfectly clear about the way in which I have lived before God to this very day.”

Acts 24:16

And so I do my best always to have a clear conscience before God and people.

Romans 9:1

I am speaking the truth; I belong to Christ and I do not lie. My conscience, ruled by the Holy Spirit, also assures me that I am not lying

1 Corinthians 1:17

Christ did not send me to baptize. He sent me to tell the Good News, and to tell it without using the language of human wisdom, in order to make sure that Christ's death on the cross is not robbed of its power.

1 Corinthians 12:8

The Spirit gives one person a message full of wisdom, while to another person the same Spirit gives a message full of knowledge.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But by God's grace I am what I am, and the grace that he gave me was not without effect. On the contrary, I have worked harder than any of the other apostles, although it was not really my own doing, but God's grace working with me.

1 Corinthians 2:13

So then, we do not speak in words taught by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, as we explain spiritual truths to those who have the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 4:4

My conscience is clear, but that does not prove that I am really innocent. The Lord is the one who passes judgment on me.

1 Corinthians 5:8

Let us celebrate our Passover, then, not with bread having the old yeast of sin and wickedness, but with the bread that has no yeast, the bread of purity and truth.

2 Corinthians 1:17

In planning this, did I appear fickle? When I make my plans, do I make them from selfish motives, ready to say “Yes, yes” and “No, no” at the same time?

2 Corinthians 11:3

I am afraid that your minds will be corrupted and that you will abandon your full and pure devotion to Christ—in the same way that Eve was deceived by the snake's clever lies.

2 Corinthians 2:17

We are not like so many others, who handle God's message as if it were cheap merchandise; but because God has sent us, we speak with sincerity in his presence, as servants of Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:2

We put aside all secret and shameful deeds; we do not act with deceit, nor do we falsify the word of God. In the full light of truth we live in God's sight and try to commend ourselves to everyone's good conscience.

2 Corinthians 8:8

I am not laying down any rules. But by showing how eager others are to help, I am trying to find out how real your own love is.

Galatians 6:4

You should each judge your own conduct. If it is good, then you can be proud of what you yourself have done, without having to compare it with what someone else has done.

Ephesians 6:14

So stand ready, with truth as a belt tight around your waist, with righteousness as your breastplate,

Philippians 1:10

so that you will be able to choose what is best. Then you will be free from all impurity and blame on the Day of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:10

You are our witnesses, and so is God, that our conduct toward you who believe was pure, right, and without fault.

1 Timothy 1:5

The purpose of this order is to arouse the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a genuine faith.

Titus 2:7

In all things you yourself must be an example of good behavior. Be sincere and serious in your teaching.

Hebrews 13:18

Keep on praying for us. We are sure we have a clear conscience, because we want to do the right thing at all times.

James 4:6

But the grace that God gives is even stronger. As the scripture says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Joshua 24:14

“Now then,” Joshua continued, “honor the Lord and serve him sincerely and faithfully. Get rid of the gods which your ancestors used to worship in Mesopotamia and in Egypt, and serve only the Lord.

1 Peter 3:16

but do it with gentleness and respect. Keep your conscience clear, so that when you are insulted, those who speak evil of your good conduct as followers of Christ will become ashamed of what they say.

1 Peter 3:21

which was a symbol pointing to baptism, which now saves you. It is not the washing off of bodily dirt, but the promise made to God from a good conscience. It saves you through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,