2 Corinthians 1:12

12 Indeed, this is our boast, the testimony of our conscience: we have behaved in the world with frankness [a] and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God—and all the more toward you.

2 Corinthians 1:12 In-Context

10 He who rescued us from so deadly a peril will continue to rescue us; on him we have set our hope that he will rescue us again,
11 as you also join in helping us by your prayers, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.
12 Indeed, this is our boast, the testimony of our conscience: we have behaved in the world with frankness and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God—and all the more toward you.
13 For we write you nothing other than what you can read and also understand; I hope you will understand until the end—
14 as you have already understood us in part—that on the day of the Lord Jesus we are your boast even as you are our boast.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Other ancient authorities read [holiness]
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