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2 Corinthians 11:6

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Though I am no trained orator, yet I am not without knowledge; indeed we made this perfectly clear to you in every way.

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My mission from Christ was not to baptize, but to tell the Good News; not, however, in the language of philosophy, lest the cross of the Christ should be robbed of its meaning.

For since the world, in God's wisdom, did not by its philosophy learn to know God, God saw fit, by the 'folly' of our proclamation, to save those who believe in Christ!

To one is given the power to speak with wisdom through the Spirit; to another the power to speak with knowledge, due to the same Spirit;

And we speak of these gifts, not in language taught by human philosophy, but in language taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual things in spiritual words.

For people say "His letters are impressive and vigorous, but his personal appearance is insignificant and his speaking contemptible."

The marks of the true Apostle were exhibited among you in constant endurance, as well as by signs, by marvels, and by miracles.

No, we have renounced the secrecy prompted by shame, refusing to adopt crafty ways, or to tamper with God's Message, and commending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God, by our exhibition of the Truth.

Therefore, because we know the fear inspired by the Lord, it is true that we are trying to win men, but our motives are plain to God; and I hope that in your inmost hearts they are plain to you also.

By purity, by knowledge, by patience, by kindliness, by holiness of spirit, by unfeigned love;

Make room for us in your hearts. In no instance have we ever wronged, or harmed, or taken advantage of, any one.

And, by reading what I have written, you will be able to judge how far I understand this hidden purpose of God in Christ.




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