2 Corinthians 1:13

2 Corinthians 1:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;
• New International Version (NIV)For we do not write you anything you cannot read or understand. And I hope that,
• English Standard Version (ESV)For we are not writing to you anything other than what you read and understand and I hope you will fully understand—
• New King James Version (NKJV)For we are not writing any other things to you than what you read or understand. Now I trust you will understand, even to the end

Context of 2 Corinthians 1:13

11And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety. 12We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity in all our dealings. We have depended on God’s grace, not on our own human wisdom. That is how we have conducted ourselves before the world, and especially toward you. Our letters have been straightforward, and there is nothing written between the lines and nothing you can’t understand. I hope someday you will fully understand us, 14even if you don’t understand us now. Then on the day when the Lord Jesus returns, you will be proud of us in the same way we are proud of you. 15Since I was so sure of your understanding and trust, I wanted to give you a double blessing by visiting you twice—

2 Corinthians 1:13 word by word

οὐ γὰρ ἄλλα γράφομεν ὑμῖν, ἀλλ᾽ ἢ ἃ ἀναγινώσκετε ἢ καὶ ἐπιγινώσκετε· ἐλπίζω δὲ ὅτι ἕως τέλους ἐπιγνώσεσθε,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• we writeγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• noneοὐou · noG3756
• other thingsἄλλοςallos · anotherG243
• unto youσύsu · youG4771
• thanἀλλάalla · butG235
• ·ἤē · orG2228
• whatὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• ye readἀναγινώσκωanaginōskō · to readG314
• ·καίkai · andG2532
• acknowledgeἐπιγινώσκωepiginōskō · to come to knowG1921
• andδέde · thenG1161
• I trustἐλπίζωelpizō · to hope/expectG1679
• ·ὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• toἕωςheōs · untilG2193
• the endτέλοςtelos · goal/taxG5056

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 1:13

• 2 Corinthians 4:2We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this.
• 2 Corinthians 5:11Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too.
• 2 Corinthians 13:6As you test yourselves, I hope you will recognize that we have not failed the test of apostolic authority.
• Philemon 1:6And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 1:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13Than what ye read - Viz. In the first epistle which he had sent them. Or acknowledge - To be the truth of God; and which he hoped they would continue to acknowledge, and not permit themselves to be turned aside from the hope of the Gospel.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13For we write none other things … - There has been much variety in the interpretation of this passage; and much difficulty felt in determining what it means. The sense seems to me to be this. Paul had just declared that he had been actuated by pure intentions and by entire sincerity, and had in all things been influenced by the grace of God. This he had shown everywhere, but more particularly among them at Corinth. That they fully knew. In making this…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-14Verses 12-14 Though, as a sinner, the apostle could only rejoice and glory in Christ Jesus, yet, as a believer, he might rejoice and glory in being really what he professed. Conscience witnesses concerning the steady course and tenor of the life. Thereby we may judge ourselves, and not by this or by that single act. Our conversation will be well ordered, when we live and act under such a gracious principle in the heart. Having this, we may leave our…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-14People criticized Paul's travel plans and his broken promise to visit Corinth. They accused him of being unreliable, like those who say "Yes" but mean "No" (1:17). Before addressing this accusation, he explains his motives in his ministry and letters.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. We write none other things (in this Epistle) than what ye read (in my former Epistle [Bengel]; present, because the Epistle continued still to be read in the Church as an apostolic rule). Conybeare and Howson think Paul had been suspected of writing privately to some individuals in the Church in a different strain from that of his public letters; and translates, "I write nothing else to you but what ye read openly (the Greek meaning, 'ye read aloud,'…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 1

• 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