2Cor.12.13

2 Corinthians 12:13

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For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.

Paul’s Concern for the Corinthians

Cross References

Acts 18:3

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And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

Paul Ministers in Corinth

1 Corinthians 9:12

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If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.

The Rights of an Apostle

1 Corinthians 9:18

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What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.

The Rights of an Apostle

2 Corinthians 11:7

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Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?

Paul and the False Apostles

2 Corinthians 11:9

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And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.

Paul and the False Apostles

2 Corinthians 12:14

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Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not your’s, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.