I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.
Parallel translations
- WEB I rejoice that in everything I am confident concerning you.
- BSB I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.
- NKJV Therefore I rejoice that I have confidence in you in everything.
- NASB I rejoice that in everything I have confidence in you.
- NLT I am very happy now because I have complete confidence in you.
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Paul rejoices that he can have complete confidence in the Corinthians. The restored relationship gives him full assurance.
Overview
Concluding this section, Paul expresses his joy and renewed confidence in the Corinthians in every respect. This note of trust caps the account of their reconciliation and prepares the way for his appeal about the collection in chapters 8-9. Restored fellowship opens the door to further partnership in ministry.
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Cross-references · 4
- 2 Cor 2:3And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.
- Phlm 1:8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
- Phlm 1:21Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
- 2 Th 3:4And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.
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In Christ all God's promises are 'Yes and Amen'; though rich, he became poor to make us rich, and in him God reconciles the world, making us new creations.
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