Parallel Verses

Twentieth Century New Testament

As surely as I know anything of the Truth of Christ, this boast, as far as I am concerned, shall not be stopped in any part of Greece.

New American Standard Bible

As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.

King James Version

As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

Holman Bible

As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.

International Standard Version

As surely as the truth of the Messiah is in me, my boasting will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.

A Conservative Version

The truth of Christ is in me that this pride in me will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.

American Standard Version

As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this glorying in the regions of Achaia.

Amplified

As the truth of Christ is in me, my boast [of independence] will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia (southern Greece).

An Understandable Version

As sure as the truth of Christ is in my heart, no one will stop me from boasting about this [arrangement] throughout the regions of Achaia. [Note: This was the province where Corinth was located].

Anderson New Testament

As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting shall not be silenced, in my case, in the regions of Achaia.

Bible in Basic English

As the true word of Christ is in me, I will let no man take from me this my cause of pride in the country of Achaia.

Common New Testament

As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.

Daniel Mace New Testament

I solemnly protest, no man shall hinder me of this applause, in the regions of Achaia.

Darby Translation

The truth of Christ is in me that this boasting shall not be stopped as to me in the regions of Achaia.

Godbey New Testament

The truth of Christ is in me, that this glorying shall not cease unto me in the regions of Achaia.

Goodspeed New Testament

By the truth of Christ that is in me, this boast of mine shall not be silenced anywhere in Greece.

John Wesley New Testament

As the truth of Christ is in me, this my boasting shall not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.

Julia Smith Translation

The truth of Christ is in me, for this boasting shall not be shut up in me in the regions of Achaia.

King James 2000

As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

Lexham Expanded Bible

[As the] truth of Christ is in me, this boasting {of mine} will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.

Modern King James verseion

The truth of Christ is in me that this boasting shall not be silenced in me in the regions of Achaia.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

If the truth of Christ be in me, this rejoicing shall not be taken from me in the regions of Achaia.

Moffatt New Testament

By the truth of Christ within me, I am going to make this my pride and boast unchecked throughout the regions of Achaia!

Montgomery New Testament

As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine shall not be stopped within the boundaries of Greece!

NET Bible

As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.

New Heart English Bible

As the truth of Christ is in me, no one will stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

Noyes New Testament

As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting shall not be stopped in regard to me in the regions of Achaia.

Sawyer New Testament

As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting in respect to myself shall not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.

The Emphasized Bible

Truth of Christ is in me, that, this boasting, shall not be silenced unto me, in the regions of Achaia.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

I protest, by the truth of Christ in me, that from this boasting no man shall seal up my lips in the regions of Achaia.

Webster

As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

Weymouth New Testament

Christ knows that it is true when I say that I will not be stopped from boasting of this anywhere in Greece.

Williams New Testament

But the truth of Christ in me, this boasting of mine shall never be stopped in the boundaries of Greece.

World English Bible

As the truth of Christ is in me, no one will stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

Worrell New Testament

As the truth of Christ is in me, this glorying shall not be stopped in regard to me in the regions of Achaia.

Worsley New Testament

As the truth of Christ is in me, this boast shall not be taken from me in the regions of Achaia.

Youngs Literal Translation

The truth of Christ is in me, because this boasting shall not be stopped in regard to me in the regions of Achaia;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
As
ὅτι 
Hoti 
Usage: 764

the truth
ἀλήθεια 
Aletheia 
Usage: 87

of Christ
Χριστός 
christos 
Usage: 557

is
ἐστί 
Esti 
is, are, was, be, have, not tr, , vr is
Usage: 585

in
ἐν 
En 
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128
Usage: 2128

me
ἐμοί 
Emoi 
ἐμέ 
Eme 
me, I, mine, my, 9
me, I, my, myself
Usage: 58
Usage: 26

no man
οὐ 
Ou 
not, no, cannot ,
Usage: 1032

σφραγίζω 
Sphragizo 
seal, set to seal, stop, seal up, set a seal, vr seal
Usage: 25

of this
οὗτος οὗτοι αὕτη αὕται 
Houtos 
this, these, he, the same, this man, she, they,
Usage: 258

καύχησις 
Kauchesis 
Usage: 12

the regions
κλίμα 
Klima 
Usage: 3

References

Watsons

Context Readings

Paul Defends His Apostleship

9 And, when I was with you in need, I did not become a burden to any of you; for our Brothers, on coming from Macedonia, supplied my needs. I kept myself, and will keep myself from being an expense to you in any way. 10 As surely as I know anything of the Truth of Christ, this boast, as far as I am concerned, shall not be stopped in any part of Greece. 11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows that I do!

Cross References

Romans 9:1

I am speaking the truth as one in union with Christ; it is no lie; and my conscience, enlightened by the Holy Spirit,

Acts 18:12

While Gallio was governor of Greece, the Jews made a combined attack on Paul, and brought him before the Governor's Bench,

Romans 1:9

God, to whom I offer the worship of my soul as I tell the Goodness of his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention you when I pray,

2 Corinthians 1:23

But, as my life shall answer for it, I call God to witness that it was to spare you that I deferred my visit to Corinth.

Acts 18:27

When he wanted to cross to Greece, the Brethren furthered his plans, and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival he proved of great assistance to those who had, through the loving-kindness of God, become believers in Christ,

Romans 16:5

Give my greeting, also, to the Church that meets at their house, as well as to my dear friend Epaenetus, one of the first in Roman Asia to believe in Christ;

1 Corinthians 9:15-18

I, however, have not availed myself of any of these rights. I am not saying this to secure such an arrangement for myself; indeed, I would far rather die-Nobody shall make my boast a vain one!

1 Corinthians 16:15

I have another request to make of you, Brothers. You remember Stephanas and his household, and that they were the first-fruits gathered in from Greece, and set themselves to serve Christ's People.

2 Corinthians 1:1

To the Church of God in Corinth, and to all Christ's People throughout Greece, from Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God, and from Timothy, a Brother.

2 Corinthians 9:2

I know, of course, your willingness to help, and I am always boasting of it to the Macedonians. I tell them that you in Greece have been ready for a year past; and it was really your zeal that stimulated most of them.

2 Corinthians 10:15

Our boasting, therefore, is not unlimited, nor does it extend to the labors of others; but our hope is that, as your faith grows, our influence among you may be very greatly increased-- though still confined to our sphere--

2 Corinthians 11:12

What I am doing now I shall continue to do, that I may cut away the ground from under those who are wishing for some ground for attacking me, so that as regards the thing of which they boast they may appear in their true characters, just as we do.

2 Corinthians 11:16-17

I say again--Let no one think me a fool! Yet, if you do, at least welcome me as you would a fool, that I, too may indulge in a little boasting.

2 Corinthians 11:31

The God and Father of the Lord Jesus--he who is for ever blessed--knows that I am speaking the truth.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Have you all this time been fancying that it is to you that we are making our defense? No, it is in the sight of God, and in union with Christ, that we are speaking. And all this, dear friends, is to build up your characters;

Galatians 1:20

(As to what I am now writing to you, I call God to witness that I am speaking the truth).

1 Thessalonians 1:7-8

And so became a pattern to all who believed in Christ throughout Macedonia and Greece.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

Never at any time, as you know, did we use the language of flattery, or make false professions in order to hide selfish aims. God will bear witness to that.

1 Thessalonians 2:10

You will bear witness, and God also, that our relations with you who believed in Christ were pure, and upright, and beyond reproach.

1 Timothy 2:7

and it was for this that I was myself appointed a Herald and an Apostle (I am telling the simple truth and no lie)--a Teacher of the Gentiles in the Faith and Truth.

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