2 Corinthians 1:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For 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.

Our rejoicing

Simplicity

2 Corinthians 11:3

Romans 16:18

General references

Acts 24:16

2 Corinthians 6:3

1 John 3:21

Bible References

Our rejoicing

Even if he slays me, I will hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face!

But he knows the pathway that I take; if he tested me, I would come forth like gold.

I will never declare that you three are in the right; until I die, I will not set aside my integrity!

O Lord my God, if I have done what they say, or am guilty of unjust actions,

All this has happened to us, even though we have not rejected you or violated your covenant with us.

"Please, Lord. Remember how I have served you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion, and how I have carried out your will." Then Hezekiah wept bitterly.

This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.

I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit --

For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not acquitted because of this. The one who judges me is the Lord.

Let each one examine his own work. Then he can take pride in himself and not compare himself with someone else.

But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.

Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.

And by this we will know that we are of the truth and will convince our conscience in his presence,

Simplicity

But I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by his treachery, your minds may be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

For these are the kind who do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By their smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of the naive.

General references

This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.

We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

Dear friends, if our conscience does not condemn us, we have confidence in the presence of God,