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2 Corinthians 1:13

What does 2 Corinthians 1:13 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Corinthians 1:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What 2 Corinthians 1:13 means

Paul assures them that he writes only what they can read and acknowledge. There is no hidden agenda or secret messages. His communication is straightforward, inviting accountability. He hopes they will continue to acknowledge this to the end, implying perseverance in a reconciled relationship. The verse highlights clarity and honesty as marks of true ministry. Paul’s openness counteracts rumors and suspicion. He wants them to trust that his letters reflect the same integrity as his life. By asking for their ongoing recognition, he invites mutual confidence that can weather disagreements and trials, grounded in truth plainly stated and understood by the church.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For we write no other things unto you, than what ye read or even acknowledge, and I hope ye will acknowledge unto the end:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For we write no other things unto you, than what ye read or even acknowledge, and I hope ye will acknowledge unto the end:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For in our letters we say no other things to you, but those which you are reading, and to which you give agreement, and, it is my hope, will go on doing so to the end:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

for no other things do we write to you, but what ye either do read or also acknowledge, and I hope that also unto the end ye shall acknowledge,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For we write no other things to you than what you have read and known. And I hope that you shall know unto the end.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For we do not write other things to you but what ye well know and recognise; and I hope that ye will recognise to the end,

Context

Continuing his defense of sincerity, Paul insists his correspondence is transparent. This follows his appeal to conscience and paves the way for a mutual boasting in one another in Christ. The next verse will recall that they already acknowledged him “in part,” and look ahead to the day of our Lord Jesus when that mutual recognition will be complete. This eschatological horizon shifts their gaze from present misunderstandings to future accountability and joy.

v.12For our glorying is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

v.13This passage

v.14as also ye did acknowledge us in part, that we are your glorying, even as ye also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:11

    Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest unto God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:2

    but we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

  • 2 Corinthians 13:6

    But I hope that ye shall know that we are not reprobate.

  • Philemon 1:6

    that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you, unto Christ.

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