2Cor 12:19 Cross References

2 Corinthians 12:19

19: Perhaps you think we are saying all this just to defend ourselves. That isn't it at all. We tell you this as Christ's servants, and we know that God is listening. Everything we do, dear friends, is for your benefit.

Romans 9:1

  1. In the presence of Christ, I speak with utter truthfulness--I do not lie--and my conscience and the Holy Spirit confirm that what I am saying is true.

2 Corinthians 10:8

  1. I may seem to be boasting too much about the authority given to us by the Lord. But this authority is to build you up, not to tear you down. And I will not be put to shame by having my work among you destroyed.

1 Corinthians 14:26

  1. Well, my brothers and sisters, let's summarize what I am saying. When you meet, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in an unknown language, while another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must be useful to all and build them up in the Lord.

Romans 12:19

  1. Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. For it is written, "I will take vengeance; I will repay those who deserve it," says the Lord.

1 Corinthians 10:14

  1. So, my dear friends, flee from the worship of idols.

1 Corinthians 9:12

  1. 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.
  2. Don't you know that those who work in the Temple get their meals from the food brought to the Temple as offerings? And those who serve at the altar get a share of the sacrificial offerings.
  3. In the same way, the Lord gave orders that those who preach the Good News should be supported by those who benefit from it.
  4. Yet I have never used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that I would like to start now. In fact, I would rather die than lose my distinction of preaching without charge.
  5. For preaching the Good News is not something I can boast about. I am compelled by God to do it. How terrible for me if I didn't do it!

Philippians 4:1

  1. Dear brothers and sisters, I love you and long to see you, for you are my joy and the reward for my work. So please stay true to the Lord, my dear friends.

2 Corinthians 11:31

  1. God, the Father of our Lord Jesus, who is to be praised forever, knows I tell the truth.

1 Corinthians 10:33

  1. 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.

2 Corinthians 7:1

  1. Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete purity because we fear God.

2 Corinthians 12:15

  1. I will gladly spend myself and all I have for your spiritual good, even though it seems that the more I love you, the less you love me.

2 Corinthians 5:12

  1. Are we trying to pat ourselves on the back again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you can answer those who brag about having a spectacular ministry rather than having a sincere heart before God.
  2. If it seems that we are crazy, it is to bring glory to God. And if we are in our right minds, it is for your benefit.

2 Corinthians 13:10

  1. I am writing this to you before I come, hoping that I won't need to deal harshly with you when I do come. For I want to use the authority the Lord has given me to build you up, not to tear you down.

2 Corinthians 11:10

  1. As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, I will never stop boasting about this all over Greece.

2 Corinthians 3:1

  1. Are we beginning again to tell you how good we are? Some people need to bring letters of recommendation with them or ask you to write letters of recommendation for them.
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