English Standard Version
2 Corinthians 4:13
13Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, "I believed, and so I spoke," we also believe, and so we also speak,
2 Corinthians 4:13 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
- New International Version (NIV)It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak,
- New King James Version (NKJV)And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak,
- New Living Translation (NLT)But we continue to preach because we have the same kind of faith the psalmist had when he said, “I believed in God, so I spoke.”
Context of 2 Corinthians 4:13
11For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. 12So death is at work in us, but life in you. Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, "I believed, and so I spoke," we also believe, and so we also speak, 14knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. 15For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.
Read all of 2 Corinthians 42 Corinthians 4:13 word by word
Ἔχοντες δὲ τὸ αὐτὸ πνεῦμα τῆς πίστεως κατὰ τὸ γεγραμμένον· ἐπίστευσα, διὸ ἐλάλησα, καὶ ἡμεῖς πιστεύομεν, διὸ καὶ λαλοῦμεν·Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- ·δέde · thenG1161
- Weἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- havingἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
- the sameαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
- of faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
- according asκατάkata · according toG2596
- it is writtenγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
- I believedπιστεύωpisteuō · to trust (in)G4100
- and thereforeδιόdio · thereforeG1352
- have I spokenλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
- alsoκαίkai · andG2532
Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 4:13
- Acts 15:11But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will."
- Romans 1:12that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine.
- 1 Corinthians 12:9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit,
- Hebrews 11:1Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
- 2 Peter 1:1Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:
- Psalms 116:10I believed, even when I spoke: "I am greatly afflicted";
- 2 Corinthians 3:12Since we have such a hope, we are very bold,
- Proverbs 21:28A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 4:13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13We having the same spirit of faith - As David had when he wrote Psalm 116:10; : I believed, therefore have I spoken: we also believe that we shall receive the fulfillment of all God's promises; and being fully convinced of the truth of the Christian religion, we speak and testify that our deliverance is from God; and that he does not fail those who trust in him, and that he saves to the uttermost them who come unto him through Christ Jesus.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13We having the same spirit of faith - The same spirit that is expressed in the quotation which he is about to make; the same faith which the psalmist had. We have the very spirit of faith which is expressed by David. The sense is, we have the same spirit of faith which he had who said, “I believed,” etc. The phrase, “spirit of faith,” means substantially the same as faith itself; a believing sense or impression of the truth. According as it is written…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-18Verses 13-18 The grace of faith is an effectual remedy against fainting in times of trouble. They knew that Christ was raised, and that his resurrection was an earnest and assurance of theirs. The hope of this resurrection will encourage in a suffering day, and set us above the fear of death. Also, their sufferings were for the advantage of the church, and to God's glory. The sufferings of Christ's ministers, as well as their preaching and conversation…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13-14The reason Paul stayed strong was his faith. It was the same kind of faith the psalm writer had (see Psalms 116:10). Paul’s faith was centered in the Lord, who is alive.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. Translate as Greek, "BUT having," &c., that is, not withstanding the trials just mentioned, we having, &c. the same spirit of faith, according as it, &c.--Compare Ro 8:15, on the usage of "spirit of faith." The Holy Spirit acting on our spirit. Though "death worketh in us, and life in you" (2Co 4:12), yet as we have the same spirit of faith as you, we therefore [believingly] look for the same immortal life as you [Estius], and speak as we believe…Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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