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Berean Standard Bible

“Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.”

2 Corinthians 1:24

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Paul explains why he changed his travel plans and did not return to Corinth as promised. He wants them to know it was out of care.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.

World English Bible (WEB)

Not that we control your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.

King James Version (KJV)

Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Not that we have authority over your faith, but we are helpers of your joy: for it is faith which is your support.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

not that we are lords over your faith, but we are workers together with your joy, for by the faith you stand.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

No que nos enseñoreemos de vuestra fe, mas somos ayudadores de vuestro gozo: porque por la fe estáis firmes.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No es que les estemos imponiendo la fe, sino que intentamos contribuir al gozo de ustedes. Pues ustedes se mantienen firmes por la fe.

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