2 Corinthians 7:12

Bible in Basic English 1965

So though I sent you a letter, it was not only because of the man who did the wrong, or because of him to whom the wrong was done, but so that your true care for us might be made clear in the eyes of God.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 11:11

Why? because I have no love for you? let God be judge.

2 Corinthians 11:28

In addition to all the other things, there is that which comes on me every day, the care of all the churches.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not like the great number who make use of the word of God for profit: but our words are true, as from God, being said as before God in Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:9

And for the same reason I sent you a letter so that I might be certain of your desire to do my orders in all things.

2 Corinthians 7:8

For though my letter gave you pain, I have no regret for it now, though I had before; for I see that the letter gave you pain, but only for a time.

1 Timothy 3:5

For if a man has not the art of ruling his house, how will he take care of the church of God?