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2 Corinthians 3:1–3

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DO we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?
Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:
Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.
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From verse 1

  1. 2 Corinthians 10:12Rank 1 from verse 1
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    12For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

  2. 2 Corinthians 12:11Rank 2 from verse 1
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    11I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.

  3. 2 Corinthians 5:12Rank 3 from verse 1
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    12For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

  4. Acts 18:27Rank 4 from verse 1
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    27And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:

  5. 1 Corinthians 16:3Rank 5 from verse 1
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    3And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

From verse 2

  1. 1 Corinthians 9:1–2Rank 1 from verse 2
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    1AM I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?

    2If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.

  2. 1 Thessalonians 1:8Rank 2 from verse 2
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    8For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

  3. Romans 1:8Rank 3 from verse 2
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    8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

  4. Philippians 1:7Rank 4 from verse 2
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    7Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.

  5. 1 Corinthians 3:10Rank 5 from verse 2
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    10According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

From verse 3

  1. Ezekiel 11:19Rank 1 from verse 3
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    19And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh:

  2. Jeremiah 31:33Rank 2 from verse 3
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    33But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the Lord, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.

  3. Hebrews 8:10Rank 3 from verse 3
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    10For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:

  4. Hebrews 10:16Rank 4 from verse 3
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    16This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;

  5. Psalms 40:8Rank 5 from verse 3
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    8I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

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DEFINED WORDS

2 Corinthians 3:1

COMBINED MEANING

again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

commend

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Sense 1: To entrust to another's care. Sense 2: To praise or recommend.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

need

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Sense 1: Want: occasion for something; necessity; a state that requires supply or relief. Sense 2: To require or lack something necessary.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

epistles

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Written messages or letters sent to persons or assemblies.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

2 Corinthians 3:2

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

written

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Past-tense or past-participial form of write (to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hearts

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The inward lives of persons: their thoughts, understanding, conscience, affections, desires, purposes, will, courage, or disposition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

read

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To perceive and understand written words, whether silently or by uttering them aloud.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

2 Corinthians 3:3

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

manifestly

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Clearly; evidently; plainly; in a manner to be clearly seen or understood.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

declared

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of declare, meaning to make known, tell, announce, proclaim, explain, show, or state plainly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

ministered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of minister. Sense 1: To serve, attend, or perform service. Sense 2: To give, afford, supply, convey, or cause what is named to be supplied.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

written

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Past-tense or past-participial form of write (to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ink

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A dark liquid or substance used for writing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

living

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Sense 1: Alive or having life. Sense 2: As a noun, one's means of support or possessions.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

tables

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Flat tablets or boards for writing; or pieces of furniture or surfaces used for food, money, or other business.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

stone

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Sense 1: A piece or mass of rock. Sense 2: To strike or kill with stones.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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1DO we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?

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2Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:

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3Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.

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4And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward:

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