2 Corinthians 1:23

Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 1:23

BSB

I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.

AKJV

Moreover I call God for a record on my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet to Corinth.

CPDV

But I call God as a witness to my soul, that I was lenient with you, in that I did not return to Corinth:

ERV

But I call God for a witness upon my soul, that to spare you I forbare to come unto Corinth.

NHEB

But I call God as a witness to my soul, that to spare you I did not come again to Corinth.

SMT

And I call upon God a witness upon my soul, that, sparing you, I came no more to Corinth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 1:23

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 1:23

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Overview of 2 Corinthians 1:23

Summary

Apostle defers visit to spare congregation

Place

Corinth

Event

Explanation of delayed visitation

Estimated Time Period

c. 55-56 AD