2 Corinthians 1:12

New Testament • 14 words with Strong's data

"For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward."

Word-by-Word Analysis

For our

שָׂחַק

sâchaq

H7832

to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play

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is this the

עֵדוּת

ʻêdûwth

H5715

testimony

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of our

συνείδησις

syneídēsis

G4893

co-perception, i.e. moral consciousness

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that in

תֹּם

tôm

H8537

completeness; figuratively, prosperity; usually (morally) innocence

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and

חָסִיד

châçîyd

H2623

properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint)

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תָּמִים

tâmîym

H8549

entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth

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not with

σάρξ

sárx

G4561

flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or a...

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חׇכְמָה

chokmâh

H2451

wisdom (in a good sense)

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but by the

חֵן

chên

H2580

graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)

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of

אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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we have had our

דֶּרֶךְ

derek

H1870

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

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in the

תֵּבֵל

têbêl

H8398

the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia,...

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and more

שָׁרַץ

shârats

H8317

to wriggle, i.e. (by implication) swarm or abound

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to you

מִשְׁמָר

mishmâr

H4929

a guard (the man, the post or the prison); a deposit (figuratively); also (as observed) a usage (abstractly), or an example (concretely)

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Key Terms in This Verse

fleshly G4561

σάρξ sárx

flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means ...

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simplicity H8537

תֹּם tôm

completeness; figuratively, prosperity; usually (morally) innocence

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sincerity H8549

תָּמִים tâmîym

entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth

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godly H2623

חָסִיד châçîyd

properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint)

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conversation H1870

דֶּרֶךְ derek

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

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rejoicing H7832

שָׂחַק sâchaq

to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play

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conscience G4893

συνείδησις syneídēsis

co-perception, i.e. moral consciousness

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abundantly H8317

שָׁרַץ shârats

to wriggle, i.e. (by implication) swarm or abound

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ward H4929

מִשְׁמָר mishmâr

a guard (the man, the post or the prison); a deposit (figuratively); also (as observed) a usage (abstractly), or an example (concretely)

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testimony H5715

עֵדוּת ʻêdûwth

testimony

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 2:13 cross-reference

Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

2 Corinthians 2:17 cross-reference

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.

1 Thessalonians 2:10 cross-reference

Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

2 Corinthians 8:8 cross-reference

I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

2 Corinthians 4:2 cross-reference

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 conscienc...

Hebrews 13:18 cross-reference

Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

Acts 23:1 cross-reference

And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.

1 Peter 3:21 cross-reference

The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

Acts 24:16 cross-reference

And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

Job 13:15 cross-reference

Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.

1 Corinthians 15:10 cross-reference

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

1 Corinthians 5:8 cross-reference

Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

1 Timothy 1:5 cross-reference

Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

2 Corinthians 1:17 cross-reference

When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?

1 Peter 3:16 cross-reference

Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

Galatians 6:4 cross-reference

But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

Romans 9:1 cross-reference

I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,

Philippians 1:10 cross-reference

That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

Ephesians 6:14 cross-reference

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

2 Corinthians 11:3 cross-reference

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

Isaiah 38:3 cross-reference

And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.

1 Corinthians 4:4 cross-reference

For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.

Joshua 24:14 cross-reference

Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.

James 4:6 cross-reference

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Titus 2:7 cross-reference

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

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