2 Corinthians 1:23

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But I call God for a witness to my soul, that I didn’t come to Corinth to spare you.
World English Bible (WEB)
Moreover{G1161} I{G1473} call{G1941}{(G5731)} God{G2316} for a record{G3144} upon{G1909} my{G1699} soul{G5590}, that{G3754} to spare{G5339}{(G5740)} you{G5216} I came{G2064}{(G5627)} not as yet{G3765} unto{G1519} Corinth{G2882}.
Strong's King James
(23) And I call The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God as witness upon my life, that to spare you, I didn't come to Corinth.
The F.O.G*
[23] I call on God as my witness - my decision not to return to Corinth was to spare you further pain. This isn't about exercising authority over you.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And I for a witness on God do call upon my soul, that sparing you, I came not yet to Corinth;
Young's Literal Translation

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