# I call God to bear witness for me

The phrase "bear witness" refers to a person telling what they have seen or heard in order to settle an argument. AT: "I ask God to show what I say is true"

# so that I might spare you

"so that I might not cause you more suffering"

# we are working with you for your joy

"we are working with you so that you may have joy"

# stand in your faith

The word "stand" can refer to something that does not change. AT: "remain firm in your faith" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/call]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/witness]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/corinth]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/joy]]