2 Corinthians 11:2

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I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy. For I married you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} I am jealous{G2206}{(G5719)} over you{G5209} with godly{G2316} jealousy{G2205}: for{G1063} I have espoused{G718}{(G5668)} you{G5209} to one{G1520} husband{G435}, that I may present{G3936}{(G5658)} you as a chaste{G53} virgin{G3933} to Christ{G5547}.

Strong's King James

(2) for I'm jealous for you with the jealousy of אֱלֹהִים Elohim (God) because I promised you in marriage to one husband, a set-apart holy virgin to The Mashiach.

The F.O.G

[2] I'm consumed with a godly jealousy for you. I'm like a father who has promised his daughter in marriage to one husband - I promised to present you as a pure bride to the Messiah. This divine betrothal fills me with protective passion!

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for I am zealous for you with zeal of God, for I did betroth you to one husband, a pure virgin, to present to Christ,

Young's Literal Translation

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2 Corinthians 11:2

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2 Corinthians 11:2