Read Full ChapterHave you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Again, do you think that we are excusing ourselves to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.
World English Bible (WEB)
Again{G3825}, think ye{G1380}{(G5719)} that{G3754} we excuse ourselves{G626}{(G5736)} unto you{G5213}? we speak{G2980}{(G5719)} before{G2714} God{G2316} in{G1722} Christ{G5547}: but{G1161} we do all things{G3956}, dearly beloved{G27}, for{G5228} your{G5216} edifying{G3619}.
Strong's King James
(19) All this time have you been thinking that we're defending ourselves to you? It's before the sight of אֱלֹהִים Elohim (God) we are speaking in Mashiach and all for your building up beloved!
The F.O.G
[19] Have you been thinking all along that we've been defending ourselves to you? No - we've been speaking in the Messiah's presence before God. Everything we do, dear friends, is for your strengthening.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Again, think ye that to you we are making defence? before God in Christ do we speak; and the all things, beloved, are for your up-building,
Young's Literal Translation
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