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2 Corinthians 2:17 Ā· KJV

"For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ."

King James Version

What does 2 Corinthians 2:17 mean? ā†’

Passage Context

15For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:
16To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?
17For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you discern truth from falsehood in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to speak sincerely?

3

When have you felt the pressure to compromise your values?

Life Application

faith

Commit to speaking truthfully in your faith journey, avoiding any distortion of God's word.

integrity

Reflect on how you can maintain integrity in your actions and words in a world full of contradictions.

Places in This Verse

Corinth(Corinth, Greece today)

A city grappling with moral and spiritual challenges, where Paul sought to uphold the integrity of the Gospel.

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