2 Corinthians 1:12

New Century Version

This is what we are proud of, and I can say it with a clear conscience: In everything we have done in the world, and especially with you, we have had an honest and sincere heart from God. We did this by God’s grace, not by the kind of wisdom the world has.

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:22

I have followed the ways of the Lord; I have not done evil by turning from my God.

Job 13:15

Even if God kills me, I have hope in him; I will still defend my ways to his face.

Isaiah 38:3

“Lord, please remember that I have always obeyed you. I have given myself completely to you and have done what you said was right.” Then Hezekiah cried loudly.

Acts 23:1

Paul looked at the council and said, “Brothers, I have lived my life without guilt feelings before God up to this day.”

Acts 24:16

This is why I always try to do what I believe is right before God and people.

Romans 9:1

I am in Christ, and I am telling you the truth; I do not lie. My conscience is ruled by the Holy Spirit, and it tells me I am not lying.

1 Corinthians 1:17

Christ did not send me to baptize people but to preach the Good News. And he sent me to preach the Good News without using words of human wisdom so that the cross of Christ would not lose its power.

1 Corinthians 12:8

The Spirit gives one person the ability to speak with wisdom, and the same Spirit gives another the ability to speak with knowledge.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But God’s grace has made me what I am, and his grace to me was not wasted. I worked harder than all the other apostles. (But it was not I really; it was God’s grace that was with me.)

1 Corinthians 2:13

And we speak about these things, not with words taught us by human wisdom but with words taught us by the Spirit. And so we explain spiritual truths to spiritual people.

1 Corinthians 4:4

I know of no wrong I have done, but this does not make me right before the Lord. The Lord is the One who judges me.

1 Corinthians 5:8

So let us celebrate this feast, but not with the bread that has the old yeast—the yeast of sin and wickedness. Let us celebrate this feast with the bread that has no yeast—the bread of goodness and truth.

2 Corinthians 1:17

Do you think that I made these plans without really meaning it? Or maybe you think I make plans as the world does, so that I say yes, yes and at the same time no, no.

2 Corinthians 11:3

But I am afraid that your minds will be led away from your true and pure following of Christ just as Eve was tricked by the snake with his evil ways.

2 Corinthians 2:17

We do not sell the word of God for a profit as many other people do. But in Christ we speak the truth before God, as messengers of God.

2 Corinthians 4:2

But we have turned away from secret and shameful ways. We use no trickery, and we do not change the teaching of God. We teach the truth plainly, showing everyone who we are. Then they can know in their hearts what kind of people we are in God’s sight.

2 Corinthians 8:8

I am not commanding you to give. But I want to see if your love is true by comparing you with others that really want to help.

Galatians 6:4

Each person should judge his own actions and not compare himself with others. Then he can be proud for what he himself has done.

Ephesians 6:14

So stand strong, with the belt of truth tied around your waist and the protection of right living on your chest.

Philippians 1:10

that you will see the difference between good and bad and will choose the good; that you will be pure and without wrong for the coming of Christ;

1 Thessalonians 2:10

When we were with you, we lived in a holy and honest way, without fault. You know this is true, and so does God.

1 Timothy 1:5

The purpose of this command is for people to have love, a love that comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a true faith.

Titus 2:7

In every way be an example of doing good deeds. When you teach, do it with honesty and seriousness.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience, because we always want to do the right thing.

James 4:6

But God gives us even more grace, as the Scripture says, “God is against the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.”

Joshua 24:14

Then Joshua said to the people, “Now respect the Lord and serve him fully and sincerely. Throw away the gods that your ancestors worshiped on the other side of the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord.

1 Peter 3:16

but answer in a gentle way and with respect. Keep a clear conscience so that those who speak evil of your good life in Christ will be made ashamed.

1 Peter 3:21

And that water is like baptism that now saves you—not the washing of dirt from the body, but the promise made to God from a good conscience. And this is because Jesus Christ was raised from the dead.