2 Corinthians 4:13 Meaning and Explanation
“We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;”
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Read Full Chapter →Sharing the faith of the psalmist who spoke because he believed, Paul too believes and therefore cannot stay silent.
What Does 2 Corinthians 4:13 Mean?
Paul reaches for Scripture to explain why he keeps preaching through all this suffering. He quotes the psalmist's words, 'I believed, and therefore have I spoken,' and claims 'the same spirit of faith.' The line of faith running through the people of God is one and continuous; what moved the psalmist moves the apostle.
The logic is simple and bracing: real faith speaks. Because Paul genuinely believes the gospel and the promise of resurrection, silence is not an option. Conviction overflows into testimony. This is true of every believer — what we truly trust, we cannot finally keep to ourselves. Faith that is alive will always seek a voice.
2 Corinthians 4:13 in the Original Language
pistis (πίστις), 'faith' -- trust and confident reliance, here the settled conviction that compels speech.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Corinthians 4:13
What does 2 Corinthians 4:13 mean?
Sharing the faith of the psalmist who spoke because he believed, Paul too believes and therefore cannot stay silent.