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NASB | 2 Corinthians 1:12 ¶ For our proud confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and godly sincerity, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 1:12 ¶ This is our [reason for] proud confidence: our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world [in general], and especially toward you, with pure motives and godly sincerity, not in human wisdom, but in the grace of God [that is, His gracious lovingkindness that leads people to Christ and spiritual maturity]. |
Bible Question:
There are three godly things spoken of in 2 Corinthians. 1:12, "godly sincerity; 7:11, "godly sorrow"; and 11:2 "godly jealousy". I would like to hear what people think about these things. Would you be open to making the phrases "Godly"? This is a question of capitalization. From the heart, Ray |
Bible Answer: Hi Ray, Good to hear from you. Your questions are provoking as well as enlightening, however I must disagree with your stand on capitalization on this issue. This is because I feel that the word 'godly' is used as an adjective, describing the sincerity of the apostle Paul,( He was not a man who seemed to be one thing and was another, but a man of sincerity.) and does not concern this conversation with the sincerity of God Himself, who is completely genuine without fail. As to the phrase 'godly jealousy' I am prompted to ask, Could there BE such a thing? I was taught, albeit recently, to be zealous, not jealous. Man's jealousy I consider a sin along with envy and covetousness, for it means not wanting the very best for our brethren, or feeling that we are more deserving of what they have than they themselves are. Looking at it thusly, is anyone more deserving of ANY blessings in life? (We already enjoy much more than we can ever earn or deserve). This could place 'godly sorrow' under the same scrutiny. Now to 'godly'jealousy, I am moved to my favorite Webster's dictionary, that defines godly as something of or from God (cap). This means if it is from God, He no longer is in possession or control, but by divine permission has given control of this emotion over to His blessed servant Paul, to wield in the exercise of God's Will, ie, the propagation of the church. Are you with me so far on this, Brother Ray? Be blessed and be a blessing! Tim |
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