2 Corinthians 2:17

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Translations

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Amplified Bible

For we are not, like so many, [like hucksters making a trade of] peddling God's Word [shortchanging and adulterating the divine message]; but like [men] of sincerity {and} the purest motive, as [commissioned and sent] by God, we speak [His message] in Christ (the Messiah), in the [very] sight {and} presence of God.

2 Corinthians 2:17 - American Standard Version

For we are not as the many, corrupting the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Bible in Basic English

For we are not like the great number who make use of the word of God for profit: but our words are true, as from God, being said as before God in Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Darby Bible

For we do not, as the many, make a trade of the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as of God, before God, we speak in Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:17 - English Standard Version

For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God's word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:17 - King James Version

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.

2 Corinthians 2:17 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pues no somos como muchos, que comercian con (O, corrompen) la palabra de Dios, sino que con sinceridad, como de parte de Dios y delante de Dios hablamos en Cristo.

2 Corinthians 2:17 - The Message

2 Corinthians 2:17 - New American Standard Bible

For we are not like many, (Or {corrupting}) peddling the word of God, but as from sincerity, but as from God, we speak in Christ in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pues no somos como muchos, que comercian (corrompen) la palabra de Dios, sino que con sinceridad, como de parte de Dios, hablamos en Cristo delante de Dios.

2 Corinthians 2:17 - World English Bible

For we are not as so many, peddling the word of God. But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, we speak in Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Young's Living Translation

for we are not as the many, adulterating the word of God, but as of sincerity -- but as of God; in the presence of God, in Christ we do speak.

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Additional Comments

Some preach God for personal gain, but Paul preached out of a sincere concern for others.

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