Than what ye read; the opponents of Paul in Corinth had probably accused him of insincerity in his former epistle. He assures them that he has no hidden end, but that what they read is precisely what he means.

Or acknowledge; that is, recognize and know to be true from your own personal acquaintance with me: as much as to say, What I write agrees with what you already know of me.

Shall acknowledge even to the end; by finding me to be a person who does not change.

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