2 Corinthians 4:2

King James Version (KJV)

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

Translations

2 Corinthians 4:2 - Amplified Bible

We have renounced disgraceful ways (secret thoughts, feelings, desires and underhandedness, the methods and arts that men hide through shame); we refuse to deal craftily (to practice trickery and cunning) or to adulterate {or} handle dishonestly the Word of God, but we state the truth openly (clearly and candidly). And so we commend ourselves in the sight {and} presence of God to every man's conscience.

2 Corinthians 4:2 - American Standard Version

but we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 4:2 - Bible in Basic English

And we have given up the secret things of shame, not walking in false ways, and not making use of the word of God with deceit; but by the revelation of what is true, as before God, we have the approval of every man's sense of right and wrong.

2 Corinthians 4:2 - Darby Bible

But we have rejected the hidden things of shame, not walking in deceit, nor falsifying the word of God, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men before God.

2 Corinthians 4:2 - English Standard Version

But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 4:2 - King James Version

2 Corinthians 4:2 - La Biblia de las Americas

sino que hemos renunciado a lo oculto y vergonzoso, no andando con astucia, ni adulterando la palabra de Dios, sino que, mediante la manifestaciòn de la verdad, nos recomendamos a la conciencia de todo hombre en la presencia de Dios.

2 Corinthians 4:2 - The Message

2 Corinthians 4:2 - New American Standard Bible

but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 4:2 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Más bien hemos renunciado a lo oculto y vergonzoso, no andando con astucia, ni adulterando la palabra de Dios, sino que, mediante la manifestaciòn de la verdad, nos recomendamos a la conciencia de todo hombre en la presencia de Dios.

2 Corinthians 4:2 - World English Bible

But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man`s conscience in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 4:2 - Young's Living Translation

but did renounce for ourselves the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor deceitfully using the word of God, but by the manifestation of the truth recommending ourselves unto every conscience of men, before God;

2 Corinthians 4:2 - Additional Comments

"Not walking in craftiness" can mean no hidden agenda. There was no deceit or hidden agenda in what Paul was preaching to them -- it was purely in love for them. And Paul asks them to check their conscience to verify the truth in this.

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