2 Corinthians 3:1 bbe — Do we seem to be again attempting to put ourselves in the right? or have we need, as some have, of letters of approval…

2 Corinthians 3:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Do we seem to be again attempting to put ourselves in the right? or have we need, as some have, of letters of approval to you or from you?”

2 Corinthians 3:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 1.

2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.

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.

2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 3:1.

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2 Corinthians 3:1 reads (BBE): “Do we seem to be again attempting to put ourselves in the right? or have we need, as some have, of letters of approval to you or from you?” 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.