2 Corinthians 2:17

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“For we are not as so many, peddling the word of God. But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, we speak in Christ.”

— WEB

“For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.”

— KJV

“For we are not as the many, corrupting the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.”

— ASV

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Commentary

not as many-- (Co2 11:18; Phi 2:21). Rather, "the many," namely, the false teachers of whom he treats (tenth through twelfth chapters, especially Co2 11:13; Th1 2:3). which corrupt--Greek, "adulterating, as hucksters do wine for gain" (Co2 4:2; Isa 1:22; Pe2 2:3, "Make merchandise of you"). as of sincerity . . . as of God--as one speaking from (out of) sincerity, as from (that is, by the command of, and so in dependence on) God. in Christ's--as united to Him in living membership, and doing His work (compare Co2 12:19). The whole Gospel must be delivered such as it is, without concession to men's corruptions, and without selfish aims, if it is to be blessed with success (Act 20:27). Next: 2 Corinthians Chapter 3

— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)

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