Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For our glory is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity of heart and sincerity of God, and not in carnal wisdom, but in the grace of God, we have conversed in this world: and more abundantly towards you. our rejoicing. Job 13:15 Although he should kill me, I will trust in him: but yet I will reprove my ways in his sight. Job 23:10-12 But he knoweth my way, and has tried me as gold that passeth through the fire: . . . Job 27:5,6 God forbid that I should judge you to be just: till I die I will not depart from my innocence. . . . Job 31:1-40 I made a covenant with my eyes, that I would not so much as think upon a virgin. . . . Psalm 7:3-5 O Lord, my God, if I have done this thing, if there be iniquity in my hands: . . . Psalm 44:17-21 At the voice of him that reproacheth and detracteth me: at the face of the enemy and persecutor. . . . Isaiah 38:3 And said: I beseech thee, O Lord, remember how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Ezechias wept with great weeping. Acts 24:16 And herein do I endeavour to have always a conscience without offence, towards God and towards men. Romans 9:1 I speak the truth in Christ: I lie not, my conscience bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost: 1 Corinthians 4:4 For I am not conscious to myself of anything. Yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. Galatians 6:4 But let every one prove his own work: and so he shall have glory in himself only and not in another. 1 Timothy 1:5,19,20 Now the end of the commandment is charity from a pure heart, and a good conscience, and an unfeigned faith. . . . Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us. For we trust we have a good conscience, being willing to behave ourselves well in all things. 1 Peter 3:16,21 But with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. . . . 1 John 3:19-22 In this we know that we are of the truth and in his sight shall persuade our hearts. . . . simplicity. 2 Corinthians 11:3 But I fear lest, as the serpent seduced Eve by his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted and fall from the simplicity that is in Christ. Romans 16:18,19 For they that are such serve not Christ our Lord but their own belly: and by pleasing speeches and good words seduce the hearts of the innocent. . . . godly. 2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not as many, adulterating the word of God: but with sincerity: but as from God, before God, in Christ we speak. 2 Corinthians 8:8 I speak not as commanding: but by the carefulness of others, approving also the good disposition of your charity. Joshua 24:14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him with a perfect and most sincere heart: and put away the gods which your fathers served in Mesopotamia and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. 1 Corinthians 5:8 Therefore, let us feast, not with the old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness: but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Ephesians 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth and having on the breastplate of justice: Philippians 1:10 That you may approve the better things: that you may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ: Titus 2:7 In all things shew thyself an example of good works, in doctrine, in integrity, in gravity, not. 2 Corinthians 1:17 Whereas then I was thus minded, did I use lightness? Or, the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that there should be with me, It is, and It is not? 2 Corinthians 4:2 But we renounce the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness nor adulterating the word of God: but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God. 2 Corinthians 10:2-4 But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence wherewith I am thought to be bold, against some who reckon us as if we walked according to the flesh. . . . 2 Corinthians 12:15-19 But I most gladly will spend and be spent myself for your souls: although loving you more, I be loved less. . . . 1 Corinthians 2:4,5,13 And my speech and my preaching was not in the persuasive words of human wisdom. but in shewing of the Spirit and power: . . . 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God, I am what I am. And his grace in me hath not been void: but I have laboured more abundantly than all they. Yet not I, but the grace of God with me: James 3:13-18 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge, among you? Let him shew, by a good contestation, his work in the meekness of wisdom. . . . James 4:6 But he giveth greater grace. Wherefore he saith: God resisteth the proud and giveth grace to the humble. we have. Context Paul's Change of Plans11You helping withal in prayer for us. That for this gift obtained for us, by the means of many persons, thanks may be given by many in our behalf. 12For our glory is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity of heart and sincerity of God, and not in carnal wisdom, but in the grace of God, we have conversed in this world: and more abundantly towards you. 13For we write no other things to you than what you have read and known. And I hope that you shall know unto the end.… Cross References Acts 23:1 And Paul, looking upon the council, said: Men, brethren, I have conversed with all good conscience before God until this present day. 1 Corinthians 1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of speech, lest the cross of Christ should be made void. 1 Corinthians 4:4 For I am not conscious to myself of anything. Yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. 1 Corinthians 12:8 To one indeed, by the Spirit, is given the word of wisdom: and to another, the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit: 2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not as many, adulterating the word of God: but with sincerity: but as from God, before God, in Christ we speak. 1 Thessalonians 2:10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and without blame we have been to you that have believed: Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us. For we trust we have a good conscience, being willing to behave ourselves well in all things. James 3:15 For this is not wisdom, descending from above: but earthly, sensual, devilish. Lexicon Andγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. this αὕτη (hautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it. is ἐστίν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. boast: καύχησις (kauchēsis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 2746: The act of boasting, glorying, exultation. From kauchaomai; boasting, in a good or a bad sense. Our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. conscience συνειδήσεως (syneidēseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 4893: The conscience, a persisting notion. From a prolonged form of suneido; co-perception, i.e. Moral consciousness. testifies μαρτύριον (martyrion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 3142: Neuter of a presumed derivative of martus; something evidential, i.e. evidence given or, the Decalogue. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. we have conducted ourselves ἀνεστράφημεν (anestraphēmen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 390: From ana and strepho; to overturn; also to return; by implication, to busy oneself, i.e. Remain, live. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world, κόσμῳ (kosmō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2889: Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. especially περισσοτέρως (perissoterōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 4057: Greatly, exceedingly, abundantly, vehemently. Adverb from perissos; superabundantly. in relation to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's Greek 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. you, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] holiness ἁγιότητι (hagiotēti) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 572: Simplicity, sincerity, purity, graciousness. From haplous; singleness, i.e. sincerity, or generosity. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. sincerity εἰλικρινείᾳ (eilikrineia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 1505: Clearness, sincerity, purity. From eilikrines; clearness, i.e. purity. that τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [are from] God� Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. worldly σαρκικῇ (sarkikē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 4559: Fleshly, carnal, earthly. From sarx; pertaining to flesh, i.e. bodily, temporal, or animal, unregenerate. wisdom, σοφίᾳ (sophia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 4678: Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] grace χάριτι (chariti) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Additional Translations And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God. For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you, in the purity and sincerity of God, and not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God. 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 had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. For our glorifying 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. For our boasting is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and sincerity before God, (not in fleshly wisdom but in God's grace,) we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly towards you. For 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. 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 had our manner of life in the world, and more abundantly toward you. For the reason for our boasting is this--the testimony of our own conscience that it was in holiness and with pure motives before God, and in reliance not on worldly wisdom but on the gracious help of God, that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and above all in our relations with you. For our boasting 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 toward you. For our glorying is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom, but in the grace of God, we did conduct ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you; Jump to Previous Abundantly Behaved Boasting Conducted Conscience Conversation Earthly Fleshly Godly Grace Gracious Help Holiness Life Manner Motives Ourselves Proud Pure Rejoicing Relations Reliance Simplicity Sincerity Testifies Testimony Wisdom World Worldly You-WardJump to Next Abundantly Behaved Boasting Conducted Conscience Conversation Earthly Fleshly Godly Grace Gracious Help Holiness Life Manner Motives Ourselves Proud Pure Rejoicing Relations Reliance Simplicity Sincerity Testifies Testimony Wisdom World Worldly You-WardExternal Links 2 Corinthians 1:12 NIV2 Corinthians 1:12 NLT 2 Corinthians 1:12 ESV 2 Corinthians 1:12 NASB 2 Corinthians 1:12 ASV 2 Corinthians 1:12 Bible Apps 2 Corinthians 1:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 1:12 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 1:12 French Bible 2 Corinthians 1:12 German Bible Alphabetical: according and are boast but conducted confidence conscience done especially fleshly For from God godly God's grace have holiness in is not Now of our ourselves proud relations sincerity so testifies testimony that the this to toward we wisdom with world worldly you NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 1:12 For our boasting is this: the testimony (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |
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