2 Corinthians 1:24 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²⁴ For we do not have [the right to] rule over your faith [i.e., to dictate concerning your personal relationship with God], but we want to work with you for your happiness. For you are [already] standing firm in your faith. [Note: This whole narrative alludes to some unresolved problems still existing there in Corinth]

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁴ Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁴ Not that we have dominion [over you] and lord it over your faith, but [rather that we work with you as] fellow laborers [to promote] your joy, for in [your] faith (in your strong and welcome conviction or belief that Jesus is the Messiah, through Whom we obtain eternal salvation in the kingdom of God) you stand firm.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁴ Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.

Common English Bible

²⁴ It isn’t that we are trying to control your faith, but we are working with you for your happiness, because you stand firm in your faith.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁴ not because we have dominion over your faith, but because we are assistants of your joy. For by faith you stand.

2 Corinthians 1:24 Referencias Cruzadas

1 Peter 5:3

Do not act as dictators over the people you are assigned to care for, but [rather] serve as examples of how they ought to live.

1 Corinthians 15:1

Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the good news which I preached to you. You received it; you are standing firm in it;

2 Corinthians 5:7

for we live by faith, not by what we see.

2 Corinthians 4:5

For we do not preach ourselves, but [we preach] Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake.

Romans 11:20

True, but they [i.e., the Jews] were [really] broken off because they did not believe [in Christ], and you [Gentiles] remain [in God’s favor] because you do believe [in Him]. So, do not become arrogant [about it], but be fearful.

Romans 5:2

And not only this, but we also rejoice in our troubles, knowing that [experiencing] troubles produces endurance;

Matthew 24:49

and then becomes physically abusive to his fellow-slaves, and eats and drinks [at parties] with drunkards,

1 Corinthians 3:5

After all, who is Apollos? And who is Paul? They are [only] servants through whom you believed [in Christ], with each one doing what the Lord gave him to do.

Romans 1:12

What I mean is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.

2 Corinthians 11:20

For you put up with someone, [even] if he enslaves you [i.e., exercises control over your life]; [even] if he takes [unfair] advantage of you; [even] if he acts superior toward you; and [even] if he slaps you in the face.