2 Corinthians 1:13 bbe — For in our letters we say no other things to you, but those which you are reading, and to which you give agreement, and…

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"For in our letters we say no other things to you, but those which you are reading, and to which you give agreement, and, it is my hope, will go on doing so to the end:"

— 2 Corinthians 1:13, Bible in Basic English

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2 Corinthians 1 — Context

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Who gave us salvation from so great a death: on whom we have put our hope that he will still go on to give us salvation;

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You at the same time helping together by your prayer for us; so that for what has been given to us through a number of persons, praise may go up to God for us from all of them.

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For our glory is in this, in the knowledge which we have that our way of life in the world, and most of all in relation to you, has been holy and true in the eyes of God; not in the wisdom of the flesh, but in the grace of God.

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For in our letters we say no other things to you, but those which you are reading, and to which you give agreement, and, it is my hope, will go on doing so to the end:

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Even as you have been ready, in part, to say that we are your glory, in the same way that you are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.

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And being certain of this, it was my purpose to come to you before, so that you might have a second grace;

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And by way of Corinth to go into Macedonia, and from there to come back again to you, so that you might send me on my way to Judaea.

2 Corinthians 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 1:13 say?
2 Corinthians 1:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For in our letters we say no other things to you, but those which you are reading, and to which you give agreement, and, it is my hope, will go on doing so to the end:”
Where is 2 Corinthians 1:13 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 1:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 13.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 1:13.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 1:13 in?
2 Corinthians 1:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 1:13?
2 Corinthians 1:13 reads (BBE): “For in our letters we say no other things to you, but those which you are reading, and to which you give agreement, and, it is my hope, will go on doing so to the end:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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