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2 Corinthians 12:19

Radiate New Testament

All this time, have you been thinking that I’ve been speaking up for myself? No, I’ve been speaking with God as my witness, as a believer in Christ. Dear friends, everything I do is to help you become stronger.

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I don’t want any of you to think that I’m not concerned about the people of Israel. They’re my family, my own flesh and blood. (I’m not lying, I’m telling you the truth as one in Christ—my conscience and the Holy Spirit confirm it.)

So even if I brag too much about the authority the Lord has given me to build you up, not to tear you down, I’m not ashamed of that kind of bragging.

Brothers and sisters, what should we say then? When you come together, each of you should bring something—a hymn, a teaching, a revelation, a message in another language, or an explanation of what was said in another language. Everything must be done to build up the church.

My dear friends, stay far away from the worship of idols.

My brothers and sisters, stand firm in the Lord in this way. I love you and miss you, dear friends. You’re my joy and my crown.

That’s why I’m writing these things now, while I’m away. Then when I do come, I won’t have to use my authority and be hard on you. The Lord gave me that authority to build you up, not to tear you down.

So I’ll be very happy to spend everything I have for you. I will even spend myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?

The God and Father of the Lord Jesus—may he be praised forever—knows that I’m not lying.

As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, nobody in Achaia will keep me from being proud of this.

Dear friends, since we have these promises from God, let’s purify ourselves from everything that could make our bodies and spirits impure. Let’s be completely holy, to honor God.

Are we beginning to praise ourselves again? Do we need a letter of recommendation, either to you or from you?

Follow my example. I try to please everyone in every way. I’m not looking out for what’s good for me. I’m looking out for the interests of others, so that they might be saved.

My dear friends, don’t try to get even with other people. Leave it up to God to punish them. After all, it’s written that the Lord says, “I’m the one who punishes people who do wrong, and I will pay them back.”

So let’s do all we can to live in peace, and let’s work hard to build one another up.

Each of us should please our neighbors for their good in order to build them up.

Unlike many people, we aren’t selling God’s word to make money. It’s just the opposite! Because of Christ, we speak honestly before God, as people God has truly sent.

So encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

Even though we’re talking like this, we’re sure of better things in your case, dear friends—things that go with being saved.




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