2Cor.12.14

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.

Paul’s Concern for the Corinthians

Cross References

Proverbs 19:14

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House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.

The Man of Integrity

Ezekiel 34:2

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Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?

A Prophecy against Israel’s Shepherds

Acts 20:33

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I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.

Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesians

1 Corinthians 4:14

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I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.

Paul’s Fatherly Warning

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

1 Corinthians 9:19

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For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.

Paul the Servant to All

1 Corinthians 10:24

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Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.

All to God’s Glory

1 Corinthians 10:33

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Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

All to God’s Glory

2 Corinthians 1:15

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And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;

Paul’s Change of Plans

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 12:13

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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

2 Corinthians 13:1

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This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.

Examine Yourselves

2 Corinthians 13:2

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I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:

Examine Yourselves

Galatians 4:19

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My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,

2 Corinthians 12:14

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.

Paul’s Concern for the Corinthians

Cross References

The Man of Integrity

A Prophecy against Israel’s Shepherds

Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesians

Paul’s Fatherly Warning

The Rights of an Apostle

The Rights of an Apostle

Paul the Servant to All

All to God’s Glory

All to God’s Glory

Paul’s Change of Plans

Paul and the False Apostles

Paul’s Concern for the Corinthians

Examine Yourselves

Examine Yourselves

Paul’s Concern for the Galatians