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2 Corinthians 12:6

King James Version (KJV)

For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.

Translations

2 Corinthians 12:6 - Amplified Bible

Should I desire to boast, I shall not be a witless braggart, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I abstain [from it] so that no one may form a higher estimate of me than [is justified by] what he sees in me or hears from me.

2 Corinthians 12:6 - American Standard Version

For if I should desire to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I shall speak the truth: but I forbear, lest any man should account of me above that which he seeth me to be, or heareth from me.

2 Corinthians 12:6 - Bible in Basic English

For if I had a desire to take credit to myself, it would not be foolish, for I would be saying what is true: but I will not, for fear that I might seem to any man more than he sees me to be, or has word from me that I am.

2 Corinthians 12:6 - Darby Bible

For if I shall desire to boast, I shall not be a fool; for I will say [the] truth; but I forbear, lest any one should think as to me above what he sees me [to be], or whatever he may hear of me.

2 Corinthians 12:6 - English Standard Version

Though if I should wish to boast, I would not be a fool, for I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me.

2 Corinthians 12:6 - King James Version

For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.

2 Corinthians 12:6 - La Biblia de las Americas

Porque si quisiera gloriarme, no serìa insensato, pues dirìa la verdad; mas me abstengo de hacerlo para que nadie piense de mì más de lo que ve en mì, u oye de mì.

2 Corinthians 12:6 - The Message

If I had a mind to brag a little, I could probably do it without looking ridiculous, and I’d still be speaking plain truth all the way. But I’ll spare you. I don’t want anyone imagining me as anything other than the fool you’d encounter if you saw me on the street or heard me talk.

2 Corinthians 12:6 - New American Standard Bible

For if I do wish to boast I will not be foolish, for I will be speaking the truth; but I refrain {from this,} so that no one will credit me with more than he sees {in} me or hears from me.

2 Corinthians 12:6 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Porque si quisiera gloriarme, no serìa insensato, pues dirìa la verdad. Pero me abstengo de hacerlo para que nadie piense de mì más de lo que ve en mì, u oye de mì.

2 Corinthians 12:6 - World English Bible

For if I would desire to boast, I will not be foolish; for I will speak the truth. But I forbear, so that no man may account of me above that which he sees in me, or hears from me.

2 Corinthians 12:6 - Young's Living Translation

for if I may wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for truth I will say; but I forebear, lest any one in regard to me may think anything above what he doth see me, or doth hear anything of me;

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