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2 Corinthians 11:6

Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible.

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ASV

But though I be rude in speech, yet am I not in knowledge; nay, in every way have we made this manifest unto you in all things.

KJV

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

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18 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
εἰeiIfG1487 →
δὲdehoweverG1161 →
καὶkaievenG2532 →
ἰδιώτηςidiōtēsunpolishedG2399 →
τῷtō<the>G3588 →
λόγῳ,logōin speech [I am],G3056 →
ἀλλ᾽all᾽yetG235 →
οὐounotG3756 →
τῇtēa<the>G3588 →
γνώσει,gnōseiin knowledge,G1108 →
ἀλλ᾽all᾽butG235 →
ἐνeninG1722 →
παντὶpantievery [way]G3956 →
φανερώσαντεςphanerōsanteswere manifestedG5319 →
ἐνeninG1722 →
πᾶσινpasinall thingsG3956 →
εἰςeistoG1519 →
ὑμᾶς.humasyou.G4771 →

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1 Corinthians 1:17For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.Ephesians 3:4In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,1 Corinthians 1:21For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.Exodus 4:10“Please, Lord,” Moses replied, “I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since You have spoken to Your servant, for I am slow of speech and tongue.”2 Corinthians 6:6in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;2 Peter 3:15–16Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him.1 Corinthians 2:1–3When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.1 Corinthians 2:13And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.2 Corinthians 12:12The true marks of an apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.2 Corinthians 5:11Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.2 Corinthians 10:10For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.”2 Corinthians 7:2Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.Galatians 4:13You know that it was because of an illness that I first preached the gospel to you.1 Corinthians 2:1When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.2 Corinthians 6:9as unknown, yet well-known; dying, and yet we live on; punished, yet not killed;1 Corinthians 14:6Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

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