2 Corinthians 1:14
14just as you have already understood us partially, so that on the day of our ▼▼Other mss. read the
Lord Jesus we can be your reason to boast, even as you are ours.2Cor 5:12; Phil 2:16; 4:1; 1Thes 2:19-20 Galatians 2:2
2I went in response to a revelation, and in a private meeting with the reputed leaders I set before them the gospel I proclaim among the Gentiles. I did this because I was afraid that ▼▼Lit. Lest somehow
I was running or had run for nothing.Acts 15:12; Phil 2:16; 1Thes 3:5 1 Thessalonians 2:19
19After all, who is our hope, joy, or reason for ▼▼Lit. crown of
boasting in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming? It is you, isn't it?Prov 16:31; 1Cor 15:23; 2Cor 1:14; Phil 2:16; 4:1; 1Thes 3:13; Rev 1:7; 22:12 1 Thessalonians 3:5
5But when I could stand it no longer, I sent Timothy ▼▼The Gk lacks Timothy
to find out about your faith. I was afraid that the tempter had tempted you in some way, and that our work had been a waste of time.1Cor 7:5; 2Cor 11:3; Gal 2:2; 4:11; Phil 2:16; 1Thes 3:1
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