For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. {corrupt: or, deal deceitfully with} {in Christ: or, of Christ}

For our exhortation {was} not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

For such {are} false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

But in all {things} approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, {approving: Gr. commending}

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

That we {henceforth} be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, {and} cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which {I made} before Titus, is found a truth.

What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things {is} death.

For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

But though {I be} rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

For the word of God {is} quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and {is} a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. {corrupt: or, deal deceitfully with} {in Christ: or, of Christ}

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine {shewing} uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, {even} Christ: {speaking...: or, being sincere}

By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and {toward} men.

The spirit of man {is} the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. {candle: or, lamp}

And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

For our exhortation {was} not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

But though {I be} rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.

Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. {words: or, speech}

Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.

For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

The priests said not, Where {is} the LORD? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after {things that} do not profit.

When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth {it} not, then cometh the wicked {one}, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.

Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest.

For such {are} false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;

As unknown, and {yet} well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?

That we {henceforth} be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, {and} cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men {and} brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.

For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;

If any of them that believe not bid you {to a feast}, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.

And he said, Do {it} the second time. And they did {it} the second time. And he said, Do {it} the third time. And they did {it} the third time.

And Micaiah said, {As} the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that will I speak.

Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice {to do} to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did {it} in subtilty, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.

Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him?

Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

The thoughts of the righteous {are} right: {but} the counsels of the wicked {are} deceit.

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. {proverbs: or, parables}

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

For he that in these things serveth Christ {is} acceptable to God, and approved of men.

Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: {plainness: or, boldness}

Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

And Judah said, Let her take {it} to her, lest we be shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her. {be shamed: Heb. become a contempt}

Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God {is} witness:

Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

Ye {are} witnesses, and God {also}, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

But in all {things} approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, {approving: Gr. commending}