2Cor 6:3 Cross References

2 Corinthians 6:3

3: We try to live in such a way that no one will be hindered from finding the Lord by the way we act, and so no one can find fault with our ministry.

So don't condemn each other anymore. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not put an obstacle in another Christian's path.

If you support others who preach to you, shouldn't we have an even greater right to be supported? Yet we have never used this right. We would rather put up with anything than put an obstacle in the way of the Good News about Christ.

However, we don't want to offend them, so go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a coin. Take the coin and pay the tax for both of us."

When I am with those who are oppressed, I share their oppression so that I might bring them to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone so that I might bring them to Christ.

Don't give offense to Jews or Gentiles or the church of God.
That is the plan I follow, too. I try to please everyone in everything I do. I don't just do what I like or what is best for me, but what is best for them so they may be saved.

We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have been honest and sincere in all our dealings. We have depended on God's grace, not on our own earthly wisdom. That is how we have acted toward everyone, and especially toward you.

You say, "I am allowed to do anything"--but not everything is helpful. You say, "I am allowed to do anything"--but not everything is beneficial.
Don't think only of your own good. Think of other Christians and what is best for them.

By traveling together we will guard against any suspicion, for we are anxious that no one should find fault with the way we are handling this generous gift.

But if anyone causes one of these little ones who trusts in me to lose faith, it would be better for that person to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around the neck.

But you must be careful with this freedom of yours. Do not cause a brother or sister with a weaker conscience to stumble.
You see, this is what can happen: Weak Christians who think it is wrong to eat this food will see you eating in the temple of an idol. You know there's nothing wrong with it, but they will be encouraged to violate their conscience by eating food that has been dedicated to the idol.
So because of your superior knowledge, a weak Christian, for whom Christ died, will be destroyed.
And you are sinning against Christ when you sin against other Christians by encouraging them to do something they believe is wrong.
If what I eat is going to make another Christian sin, I will never eat meat again as long as I live--for I don't want to make another Christian stumble.

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