2 Corinthians 1 23
I appeal to God as a witness on my behalf, that I stayed away from Corinth because I wanted to spare you.
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ASV 2 Corinthians 1:23But I call God for a witness upon my soul, that to spare you I forbare to come unto Corinth.
EAS 2 Corinthians 1:23God will show that what I say is true! He knows my thoughts. Why did I decide not to come back to Corinth at this time? I did not come because I did not want to be angry with you.
NCV 2 Corinthians 1:23I tell you this, and I ask God to be my witness that this is true: The reason I did not come back to Corinth was to keep you from being punished or hurt.