2 Corinthians 4:2 Instead, we have renounced the practice of secret, disgraceful behavior. We do not practice deception, nor resort to distorting God’s message. But, by making known the truth i.e., the true message, we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the presence of God.

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ ² Instead, we have renounced [the practice of] secret, disgraceful behavior. We do not practice deception, nor resort to distorting God’s message. But, by making known the truth [i.e., the true message], we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the presence of God.