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5 But I do not think I am in the least inferior to those "super-apostles."
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5 But I do not think I am in the least inferior to those "super-apostles."
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6 I may not be a trained speaker, but I do have knowledge. We have made this perfectly clear to you in every way.
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6 I may not be a trained speaker, but I do have knowledge. We have made this perfectly clear to you in every way.
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7 Was it a sin for me to lower myself in order to elevate you by preaching the gospel of God to you free of charge?
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7 Was it a sin for me to lower myself in order to elevate you by preaching the gospel of God to you free of charge?
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8 I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so as to serve you.
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8 I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so as to serve you.
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9 And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.
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9 And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.
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10 As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, nobody in the regions of Achaia will stop this boasting of mine.
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10 As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, nobody in the regions of Achaia will stop this boasting of mine.
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11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
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11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
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12 And I will keep on doing what I am doing in order to cut the ground from under those who want an opportunity to be considered equal with us in the things they boast about.
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12 And I will keep on doing what I am doing in order to cut the ground from under those who want an opportunity to be considered equal with us in the things they boast about.
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13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
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13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
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14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.
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14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.
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15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.
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15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
