2 Corinthians 4:2

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • 2 Cor 2:17 : 17 For we are not like many who corrupt the word of God; but as of sincerity, as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.
  • 2 Cor 5:11 : 11 Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I hope are well known also in your consciences.
  • Rom 6:21 : 21 What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.
  • 1 Cor 4:5 : 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts; and then each person will receive praise from God.
  • 1 Thess 2:3-5 : 3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 4 But as we were allowed by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts. 5 For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness:
  • 2 Cor 7:14 : 14 For if I have boasted anything to him about you, I am not ashamed; but as we spoke all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found to be true.
  • 2 Cor 11:3 : 3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve through his craftiness, so your minds might be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
  • 2 Cor 11:13-15 : 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder; for Satan himself transforms into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform as ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.
  • Eph 4:14 : 14 That we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness by which they lie in wait to deceive;
  • Eph 5:12 : 12 For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret.
  • 2 Cor 11:6 : 6 Even though I am unskilled in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been thoroughly revealed among you in all things.
  • 2 Cor 1:12 : 12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.
  • 2 Cor 6:4-7 : 4 But in all things commending ourselves as the ministers of God: in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings; 6 By purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love, 7 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
  • Rom 1:16 : 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God to salvation to everyone who believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

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  • 1 Thess 2:2-6
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    2But even after we had suffered before and were shamefully treated, as you know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God with much contention.

    3For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

    4But as we were allowed by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.

    5For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness:

    6Nor did we seek glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

  • 2 Cor 1:12-13
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    12For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.

    13For we write no other things to you than what you read or acknowledge; and I trust you shall acknowledge even to the end;

  • 2 Cor 4:1
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    1Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart;

  • 2 Cor 2:17
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    17For we are not like many who corrupt the word of God; but as of sincerity, as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.

  • 2 Cor 4:3-7
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    3But if our gospel is hidden, it is hidden to those who are lost:

    4In whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of those who do not believe, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

    5For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.

    6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

    7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God, and not of us.

  • 2 Cor 5:11-12
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    11Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I hope are well known also in your consciences.

    12For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you an opportunity to boast on our behalf, so that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart.

  • 2 Cor 6:7-8
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    7By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

    8By honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true;

  • 2 Cor 8:20-21
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    20Avoiding this, that anyone should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us;

    21Providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

  • 2 Cor 6:3-4
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    3Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry may not be blamed:

    4But in all things commending ourselves as the ministers of God: in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

  • Eph 4:14
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    14That we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness by which they lie in wait to deceive;

  • Titus 2:10
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    10Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

  • 2 Cor 7:2
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    2Receive us; we have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have defrauded no one.

  • 2 Cor 7:14
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    14For if I have boasted anything to him about you, I am not ashamed; but as we spoke all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found to be true.

  • 1 Cor 4:1
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    1Let a man account of us as ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

  • 1 Thess 2:10
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    10You are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe:

  • 2 Tim 2:15
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    15Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

  • 1 Thess 1:5
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    5For our gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and in full conviction; as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake.

  • 2 Cor 11:6
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    6Even though I am unskilled in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been thoroughly revealed among you in all things.

  • Titus 2:7-8
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    7In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity,

    8Sound speech that cannot be condemned; that he who is of the opposite side may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

  • 2 Cor 3:12
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    12Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech:

  • 2 Cor 3:4
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    4And such trust we have through Christ toward God:

  • 2 Cor 13:7-8
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    7Now I pray to God that you do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that you should do what is honest, though we be as reprobates.

    8For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

  • Rom 9:1
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    1I speak the truth in Christ, I do not lie, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit,

  • 2 Pet 1:16
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    16For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

  • Eph 4:17
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    17This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind,

  • 2 Thess 3:9
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    9Not because we do not have the right, but to make ourselves an example for you to follow.

  • 1 Cor 2:7
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    7But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory,

  • Heb 13:18
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    18Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honorably.

  • 1 Cor 2:4
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    4And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

  • Titus 1:14
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    14Not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.

  • 2 Cor 12:19
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    19Again, do you think that we excuse ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ, but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edification.

  • Col 4:4
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    4That I may make it clear, as I ought to speak.

  • 2 Cor 1:18
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    18But as God is true, our word toward you was not yes and no.

  • Col 2:4
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    4And this I say, lest anyone should beguile you with enticing words.

  • 2 Cor 3:2
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    2You are our letter written in our hearts, known and read by all men.