13 But because we[a] have the same spirit of faith in accordance with what is written, “I believed, therefore I spoke,”[b] we also believe, therefore we also speak, 14 because we[c] know that the one who raised Jesus[d] will also raise us together with Jesus and present us together with you. 15 For all these things are for your sake[e], in order that the grace that is increasing through the many may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 4:13 Here “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“have”) which is understood as causal
  2. 2 Corinthians 4:13 A quotation from Ps 116:10
  3. 2 Corinthians 4:14 Here “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“know”) which is understood as causal
  4. 2 Corinthians 4:14 Some manuscripts have “the Lord Jesus”
  5. 2 Corinthians 4:15 Literally “for the sake of you”

13 It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.”[a](A) Since we have that same spirit of[b] faith,(B) we also believe and therefore speak, 14 because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead(C) will also raise us with Jesus(D) and present us with you to himself.(E) 15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving(F) to overflow to the glory of God.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 4:13 Psalm 116:10 (see Septuagint)
  2. 2 Corinthians 4:13 Or Spirit-given

13 We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.

15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.

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13 And since we have (A)the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, (B)“I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak, 14 knowing that (C)He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with you. 15 For (D)all things are for your sakes, that (E)grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.

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