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2 Corinthians 1:24The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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οὐχ ὅτι κυριεύομεν ὑμῶν τῆς πίστεως, ἀλλὰ συνεργοί ἐσμεν τῆς χαρᾶς ὑμῶν, τῇ γὰρ πίστει ἑστήκατε.
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2 Corinthians 1:24The Bible in Living English
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24 Not that we have any control over your faith, but we are cooperators in your joy; for it is by faith you stand.
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2 Corinthians 1:24American Standard Version
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24 Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.
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2 Corinthians 1:24The Emphasized Bible
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24 Not that we have lordship over your faith But are helpers of your joy, For by your faith ye stand.
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2 Corinthians 1:24King James Version
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24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
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2 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 1New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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Not that we are the masters over your faith: Paul was confident that as faithful Christians, his brothers wanted to do what was right. It was their faith that made them steadfast, not Paul or any other human. The Greek verb rendered “are the masters over” (ky·ri·euʹo) can have the nuance of domineering others or being overbearing. In fact, Peter used a related term when he urged elders not to be “lording it over those who are God’s inheritance.” (1Pe 5:2, 3) Paul appreciated that any authority he had as an apostle did not give him license to exercise it in a domineering way. Furthermore, in stating we are fellow workers for your joy, Paul showed that he viewed himself and his companions, not as superiors, but as servants who were doing all they could to help the Corinthians worship Jehovah with rejoicing.
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