I am tellingthe truthin Christ,I am not lying,my consciencetestifieswith me in the HolySpirit,
For God,whomI servein my spiritin the [preaching of the] gospelof His Son,is my witness[as to] howunceasinglyI makementionof you,
in that they showthe workof the Lawwrittenin their hearts,their consciencebearing witnessand their thoughtsalternatelyaccusingorelsedefendingthem,
The SpiritHimselftestifieswith our spiritthat we are childrenof God,
that I have greatsorrowand unceasinggriefin my heart.
For our proud confidenceis this:the testimonyof our conscience,that in holinessand godlysincerity,not in fleshlywisdombut in the graceof God,we have conductedourselves in the world,and especiallytowardyou.
But I callGodas witnessto my soul,that to spareyou I did not comeagainto Corinth.
As the truthof Christis in me, thisboastingof minewill not be stoppedin the regionsof Achaia.
The Godand Fatherof the LordJesus,He who is blessedforever,knowsthat I am not lying.
All this timeyou have been thinkingthat we are defendingourselves to you. [Actually], it is in the sightof Godthat we have been speakingin Christ;and allfor your upbuilding,beloved.
(Nowin whatI am writingto you, I assureyou beforeGodthat I am not lying.)
For Godis my witness,howI longfor you allwith the affectionof ChristJesus.
For we nevercamewith flatteringspeech,as you know,norwith a pretextfor greed--Godis witness--
But the goalof our instructionis lovefrom a pureheartand a goodconscienceand a sincerefaith.
For thisI was appointeda preacherand an apostle(I am tellingthe truth,I am not lying)as a teacherof the Gentilesin faithand truth.
I solemnly chargeyou in the presenceof Godand of ChristJesusand of [His] chosenangels,to maintainthese[principles] withoutbias,doingnothingin a [spirit of] partiality.