Verse 2

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.

Other Translations

• Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

  Men vi har avstått fra de skjulte tingene av skam, og vi vandrer ikke i list, verken manipulerer vi Guds ord; men ved å åpenbare sannheten gir vi oss selv som anbefaling til enhver manns samvittighet i Guds nærvær.

• NT, oversatt fra gresk

  Vi forkaster de skjulte skammelige tingene, og vi lever ikke i falskhet, og vi forfalsker ikke Guds ord; men ved åpenbarelsen av sannheten gir vi oss selv til enhver menneskelig samvittighet i Guds påsyn.

• Norsk King James

  Men vi har avvist det skjulte og uærlige; vi handler ikke i list, og håndterer ikke Guds ord bedragersk; heller, ved å åpenbare sannheten, anbefaler vi oss selv til alles samvittighet i Guds nærvær.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  men vi har vendt fra oss alle skammelige hemmeligheter og opptrer ikke i list, vi forfalsker ikke Guds ord, men ved åpenbaringen av sannheten anbefaler vi oss til alle menneskers samvittighet for Guds åsyn.

• KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

  Men vi har frasagt oss skammelige, skjulte gjerninger, ikke vandrende i list eller forfalskende Guds ord, men ved åpenbaring av sannheten anbefalende oss selv til hvert menneskes samvittighet i Guds åsyn.

• Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

  Men vi har sagt fra oss de skammelige, skjulte tingene, uten å ferdes i listighet og uten å forfalske Guds ord. Ved åpenbaringen av sannheten anbefaler vi oss selv til enhver menneskelig samvittighet for Guds åsyn.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Men vi har avvist de skulte tingene av uærlighet, vi vandrer ikke i list, og vi håndterer ikke Guds ord på en bedragersk måte. I stedet lar vi sannheten komme frem og anbefaler oss selv til hver manns samvittighet i Guds nærvær.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Men vi har forkastet de skjulte redskap for uærlighet; vi lever ikke listig eller forvandler Guds ord til et bedragersk virkemiddel, men vi bekjenner sannheten for enhver samvittighet for Guds åsyn.

• gpt4.5-preview

  Men vi har tatt avstand fra hemmelige skammelige ting, og går ikke frem med list eller mishandler Guds ord med falskhet. I stedet anbefaler vi oss selv for ethvert menneskes samvittighet for Guds øyne, gjennom sannhetens åpenbarelse.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Men vi har tatt avstand fra hemmelige skammelige ting, og går ikke frem med list eller mishandler Guds ord med falskhet. I stedet anbefaler vi oss selv for ethvert menneskes samvittighet for Guds øyne, gjennom sannhetens åpenbarelse.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Men vi har fornektet de skjulte ting av skam, uten å vandre i list eller forfalske Guds ord, men ved åpenbaring av sannheten anbefaler vi oss selv til hvert menneskes samvittighet for Guds ansikt.

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by revealing the truth, we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.

• biblecontext

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• NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

  Men vi har avvist de skjulte tingene som bringer skam, ikke ved å vandre i list eller forvrenge Guds ord. Men ved åpenbarelsen av sannheten anbefaler vi oss selv til enhver menneskelig samvittighet for Guds åsyn.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  men vi have afsagt det skjændige Væsens skjulte (Gjerninger) og omgaaes ikke i Trædskhed, forfalske og ikke Guds Ord, men ved Sandhedens Aabenbarelse anbefale vi os til alle Menneskers Samvittighed for Guds Aasyn.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, 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.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Men vi har tatt avstand fra hemmelige og skammelige ting, vi går ikke med list eller forvrenger Guds ord; men ved å gjøre sannheten åpenbar anbefaler vi oss selv til alles samvittighet for Guds ansikt.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Men vi har avstått fra de skjulte tingene av skam, uten å gå i list eller forvrenge Guds ord; men ved å åpenbare sannheten, anbefaler vi oss selv til enhver samvittighet hos mennesker for Guds åsyn.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Men vi har vendt oss bort fra de skammelige skjulte gjerningene, og vi opptrer ikke med bedrag eller forvrenger Guds ord. I stedet viser vi sannheten klart frem for alle, til Guds tilfredshet.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Vi har sagt fra oss de skjulte skammens gjerninger, vi går ikke listig fram eller forfalsker Guds ord, men ved åpenbaringen av sannheten anbefaler vi oss selv for hvert menneskes samvittighet for Guds åsyn.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Og vi har gitt opp de skamlige hemmelighetene, vi vandrer ikke i falske veier og bruker ikke Guds ord i svik; men ved åpenbaringen av det som er sant, som for Gud, har vi godkjennelse fra alles samvittighet.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  but have cast from vs the clokes of vnhonestie and walke not in craftines nether corrupte we the worde of God: but walke in open trueth and reporte oure selves to every mannes conscience in the sight of God.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  but cast from vs the clokes of vnhonestye, and walke not in craftines: nether corruppe we the worde of God but open the trueth, and reporte oure selues to euery mans conscyence in the sighte of God.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  But haue cast from vs ye clokes of shame, and walke not in craftines, neither handle we the worde of God deceitfully: but in declaration of the trueth we approue our selues to euery mans conscience in the sight of God.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  But haue cast from vs the clokes of vnhonestie, and walke not in craftynesse, neither handle we the word of God disceitefully, but in openyng of the trueth, and report our selues to euery mans conscience in the syght of God.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, 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.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  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.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  but did renounce for ourselves the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor deceitfully using the word of God, but by the manifestation of the truth recommending ourselves unto every conscience of men, before God;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  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.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And we have given up the secret things of shame, not walking in false ways, and not making use of the word of God with deceit; but by the revelation of what is true, as before God, we have the approval of every man's sense of right and wrong.

• World English Bible (2000)

  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.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  But we have rejected shameful hidden deeds, not behaving with deceptiveness or distorting the word of God, but by open proclamation of the truth we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience before God.

Referenced Verses

• 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.