2 Corinthians 4:2

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G235} have renounced{G550}{(G5639)} the hidden things{G2927} of dishonesty{G152}, not{G3361} walking{G4043}{(G5723)} in{G1722} craftiness{G3834}, nor{G3366} handling{G1389} the word{G3056} of God{G2316} deceitfully{G1389}{(G5723)}; but{G235} by manifestation{G5321} of the truth{G225} commending{G4921}{(G5723)} ourselves{G1438} to{G4314} every{G3956} man's{G444} conscience{G4893} in the sight{G1799} of God{G2316}.
KJV with Strongs
(2) but rather disown the hidden shame. Not walking in craftiness or falsifying The Word of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God but rather in manifestations of firm-truth recommending ourselves to every man's conscience before the sight of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God.
The F.O.G
[2] We have completely rejected all shameful, underhanded methods that others might use. We don't manipulate people or distort God's word for our own gain. Instead, by clearly presenting the truth, we let our lives stand open before God and every human conscience.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
but did renounce for ourselves the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor deceitfully using the word of God, but by the manifestation of the truth recommending ourselves unto every conscience of men, before God;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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