2 Corinthians 1:23

Moreouer, I call God for a record vpō my soule, that to spare you I came not as yet vnto Corinth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But I call God as witness to my soul, that to spare you I did not come again to Corinth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But I call God for a witness upon my soul, that to spare you I forbare to come unto Corinth.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But God is my witness that it was in pity for you that I did not come to Corinth at that time.
- Basic English Bible

But I call God to witness upon my soul that to spare you I have not yet come to Corinth.
- Darby Bible

Moreover, I call God for a witness upon my soul, that to spare you I have not as yet come to Corinth.
- Webster's Bible

But as for me, as my soul shall answer for it, I appeal to God as my witness, that it was to spare you pain that I gave up my visit to Corinth.
- Weymouth Bible

But I call God for a witness to my soul, that I didn't come to Corinth to spare you.
- World English Bible

For Y clepide God to witnesse ayens my soule, that Y sparynge you cam not ouer to Corynthe; not that we ben lordis of youre feith, but we ben helperis of youre ioye; for thorouy bileue ye stonden.
- Wycliffe Bible

And I for a witness on God do call upon my soul, that sparing you, I came not yet to Corinth;
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Corinthians 1:23

1:23 I call God for a record upon my soul - Was not St. Paul now speaking by the Spirit? And can a more solemn oath be conceived? Who then can imagine that Christ ever designed to forbid all swearing? That to spare you I came not yet to Corinth - Lest I should be obliged to use severity. He says elegantly to Corinth, not to you, when be is intimating his power to punish.