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2 Corinthians 7:4

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

I feel that I can tell you anything. I am very proud of you. Even with all the troubles we have had, I am greatly encouraged and feel very happy.

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He comforts us every time we have trouble so that when others have trouble, we can comfort them with the same comfort God gives us.

We are so sure of this hope that we can speak very openly.

My brothers and sisters, you will have many kinds of trouble. But this gives you a reason to be very happy.

I am happy in my sufferings for you. There is much that Christ must still suffer. And I gladly accept my part of those sufferings in my body for the good of his body, the church.

Your faith makes you give your lives as a sacrifice in serving God. Maybe I will have to offer my own life with your sacrifice. But if that happens, I will be glad, and I will share my joy with all of you.

I always thank my God for you because of the grace that he has given you through Christ Jesus.

You are our hope, our joy, and the crown we will be proud of when our Lord Jesus Christ comes.

Before we came to you, people in Philippi abused us with insults and made us suffer. You know all about that. And then, when we came to you, many people there caused trouble for us. But our God gave us the courage we needed to tell you his Good News.

I am full of hope and feel sure I will not have any reason to be ashamed. I am certain I will continue to have the same boldness to speak freely that I always have. I will let God use my life to bring more honor to Christ. It doesn’t matter whether I live or die.

I am ashamed to say it, but we were too “weak” to do such things to you. But if anyone dares to boast, I will too. (I am talking like a fool.)

So show these men that you really have love. Show them why we are proud of you. Then all the churches can see it.

But thanks be to God, who always leads us in victory through Christ. God uses us to spread his knowledge everywhere like a sweet-smelling perfume.

just as you already understand many things about us. I hope you will understand that you can be proud of us, just as we will be proud of you on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.

And we are also happy with the troubles we have. Why are we happy with troubles? Because we know that these troubles make us more patient.

The apostles left the council meeting. They were happy because they were given the honor of suffering dishonor for Jesus.

I had bragged about you to Titus, and you didn’t embarrass me. We have always told you the truth, and now what we told Titus about you has been shown to be true.

It may seem as though we boast too much about the authority the Lord gave us. But he gave us this authority to strengthen you, not to hurt you. So I will not be ashamed of whatever boasting we do.

My being in prison has caused most of the believers to put their trust in the Lord and to show more courage in telling people God’s message.

When I am there with you again, you will be bursting with pride over what Christ Jesus did to help me.

So we tell the other churches of God how proud we are of you. We tell them how you patiently continue to be strong and have faith, even though you are being persecuted and are suffering many troubles.

My brother, you have shown love to God’s people, and your help has greatly encouraged them. What a great joy and encouragement that has been to me.




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