I am telling [you] the truth in Christ [i.e., since I am a Christian]; I am not lying. My conscience, [confirmed] by the Holy Spirit, supports my statements [as true],

But I appeal to God as my witness [i.e., to verify that I am telling the truth]; it was in order to spare you [i.e., from a disciplinary action] that I decided not to return to Corinth.

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].

Now [realizing I am] in God's presence, I am not lying about any of these things.

For God is my witness that I long to see you with the [same] affection that Christ Jesus has [for you].

For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this].

I was appointed to be a preacher [of this testimony] and an apostle and teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles. (I am telling the truth and not lying).

Whom

For an angel from God, to whom I belong and whom I serve, appeared to me last night,

But you people know about his proven reliability, how he served with me in advancing [the work of] the Gospel just like a son working with his father.

We proclaim Him, warning and teaching every person with all wisdom, so that we may present every person [to God] complete in [their fellowship with] Christ.

I thank God, whom I worship [or, "serve"] with a clear conscience, as my forefathers did, that I can remember you [i.e., your commitment] continually in my prayers night and day.

The

This is [how] the good news about Jesus Christ, the Son of God, began.

You [Jews] were the first ones to receive this blessing when God raised up [i.e., selected] His Servant [i.e., Jesus] and sent Him to turn all of you [away] from your sins."

If we [are willing to] accept the testimony of people about matters, [surely we ought to accept that] the testimony of God is more reliable; because the testimony of God is that He has presented [confirming] testimony concerning [the identity and mission of] His Son.

That

Then Jesus told His disciples a parable for the purpose of showing them that they should pray continually and not become discouraged.

So, Peter was kept in jail, but the church continued to pray earnestly to God for him. [See verse 12].

[Then] offer all kinds of prayers and requests in [harmony with] the Holy Spirit at all times, and be alert constantly in making requests for all the saints [i.e., God's holy people].

Night and day we pray very earnestly that we will be able to see you in person, so we can provide what is lacking in your faith.

Never stop praying.

I thank God, whom I worship [or, "serve"] with a clear conscience, as my forefathers did, that I can remember you [i.e., your commitment] continually in my prayers night and day.

I make

I do not stop thanking [God] for you. I keep asking, in my prayers,

This is the reason that I bow my knees [in prayer] to the Father,

In my every request for all of you, I make it with joy

So, this is why, since the day we heard about these things, we do not stop praying for you and requesting that you people be filled [by God] with the knowledge of what He wants [for your lives], and with spiritual wisdom and understanding.

We always thank God for all of you, [regularly] mentioning you in our prayers.

I always thank my God [for you] as I mention you in my prayers,

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We always thank God for all of you, [regularly] mentioning you in our prayers.