Bible Strands
2 Corinthians 1:13
For we do not write you anything that is beyond your ability to read and understand. And I hope that you will understand us completely,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian congregation while clarifying his recent travel decisions and defending his pastoral integrity. He speaks directly to them to establish that his written communication matches their actual capacity.
The words — The Greek οὐ (ou) and ἄλλα (alla) construct the phrase "we write no other things," negating any content outside their reach. This pairing anchors the statement in literal restriction rather than rhetorical flourish.
The thread — The insistence on uncorrupted, comprehensible proclamation recurs in 2 Corinthians 4:2, where Paul renounces deceit and distortion of God’s word, and aligns with Philemon 1:6, which prays for effective recognition of shared spiritual reality.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to measure their understanding against the apostle’s explicit claim rather than projecting hidden complexity onto his letters. It demands that they accept his communication as fully accessible and stop searching for what he never intended to convey.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 4:2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
- Philemon 1:6 I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 13:6 And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test.
- 2 Corinthians 5:11 Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.