Moreover I call God for a record on my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet to Corinth. Treasury of Scripture I call. 2 Corinthians 1:18 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yes and no. 2 Corinthians 11:11,31 Why? because I love you not? God knows... Romans 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son... Romans 9:1 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, Galatians 1:20 Now the things which I write to you, behold, before God, I lie not. Philippians 1:8 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 2:5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness: that. 2 Corinthians 2:1-3:18 But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness... 2 Corinthians 10:2,6-11 But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, with which I think to be bold against some... 2 Corinthians 12:20 For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found to you such as you would not... 2 Corinthians 13:2,10 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time... 1 Corinthians 4:21 What will you? shall I come to you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness? 1 Corinthians 5:5 To deliver such an one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. 1 Timothy 1:20 Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
Context Paul's Change of Plans
12For 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. 13For we write none other things to you, than what you read or acknowledge; and I trust you shall acknowledge even to the end; 14As also you have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as you also are our's in the day of the Lord Jesus. 15And in this confidence I was minded to come to you before, that you might have a second benefit; 16And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia to you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea. 17When 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 yes yes, and no no? 18But as God is true, our word toward you was not yes and no. 19For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yes and no, but in him was yes. 20For all the promises of God in him are yes, and in him Amen, to the glory of God by us. 21Now he which establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, is God; 22Who has also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. 23Moreover I call God for a record on my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet to Corinth. 24Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith you stand. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
But I call God for a witness upon my soul, that to spare you I forbare to come unto Corinth.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But I call God to witness upon my soul, that to spare you, I came not any more to Corinth:
Darby Bible Translation
But I call God to witness upon my soul that to spare you I have not yet come to Corinth.
King James Bible
Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.
Young's Literal Translation
And I for a witness on God do call upon my soul, that sparing you, I came not yet to Corinth;
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