12:19a Have you been thinking all along that

Is it possible that for a long time now you (plur.) have been thinking that
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Perhaps you have been thinking the whole time ⌊while hearing this letter⌋ that

12:19b we were making a defense to you?

we (excl.) have been speaking on our own behalf to you?
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we have been speaking to you about/against those accusations against us. ⌊Not so/true.⌋

12:19c We speak before God in Christ,

We have been speaking before God as followers of Christ.
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We have been saying those things as Christ would have us say them and with God hearing all we say.

12:19d and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.

And, our loved ones, all ⌊of it⌋ is to improve your faith.
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Loved friends, all ⌊we have said/done⌋ is for the purpose of helping you believe well.

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