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2 Corinthians 4:2

Instead, 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.

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ASV

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.

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.

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OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ἀλλ᾽all᾽ButG235 →
ἀπειπάμεθαapeipamethawe have renouncedG550 →
τὰtatheG3588 →
κρυπτὰkruptahidden thingsG2927 →
τῆςtēs<the>G3588 →
αἰσχύνηςaischunēsof shameG152 →
μὴmēnotG3361 →
περιπατοῦντεςperipatounteswalkingG4043 →
ἐνeninG1722 →
πανουργίᾳ,panourgiacraftinessG3834 →
μηδὲmēdenorG3366 →
δολοῦντεςdolountesfalsifyingG1389 →
τὸνtontheG3588 →
λόγονlogonwordG3056 →
τοῦtou<the>G3588 →
θεοῦ,theouof God,G2316 →
ἀλλὰallabutG235 →
τῇtēaby theG3588 →
φανερώσειphanerōseimanifestationG5321 →
τῆςtēsof theG3588 →
ἀληθείαςalētheiastruthG225 →
συνιστάνοντεςsunistanontescommendingG4921 →
ἑαυτοὺςhe'autousourselvesG1438 →
πρὸςprostoG4314 →
πᾶσανpasaneveryG3956 →
συνείδησινsuneidēsinconscienceG4893 →
ἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōnof menG444 →
ἐνώπιονenōpionbeforeG1799 →
τοῦtou<the>G3588 →
θεοῦ.theouGod.G2316 →

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2 Timothy 2:15Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.1 Thessalonians 2:3–5For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.Titus 2:7In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,2 Corinthians 6:7in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;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.Acts 24:16In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.Ephesians 4:15Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head.2 Corinthians 11:13–15For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.1 Thessalonians 2:3For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.2 Corinthians 6:4–7Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.2 Corinthians 11:3I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.Ephesians 5:12For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.2 Peter 3:3Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.Romans 1:16I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.Ephesians 4:14Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.

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