2 Corinthians 12:19

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Have you ever thought that we should explain ourselves to you? We speak in the sight of God, in Christ. But all things, most beloved, are for your edification.

Cross References

Romans 12:19

Do not defend yourselves, dearest ones. Instead, step aside from wrath. For it is written: "Vengeance is mine. I shall give retribution, says the Lord."

Romans 14:19

And so, let us pursue the things that are of peace, and let us keep to the things that are for the edification of one another.

Romans 15:2

Each one of you should please his neighbor unto good, for edification.

Romans 9:1

I am speaking the truth in Christ; I am not lying. My conscience offers testimony to me in the Holy Spirit,

1 Corinthians 10:14

Because of this, most beloved of mine, flee from the worship of idols.

1 Corinthians 10:33

just as I also, in all things, please everyone, not seeking what is best for myself, but what is best for many others, so that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What is next, brothers? When you gather together, each one of you may have a psalm, or a doctrine, or a revelation, or a language, or an interpretation, but let everything be done for edification.

2 Corinthians 10:8

And if I were even to glory somewhat more about our authority, which the Lord has given to us for your edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed.

2 Corinthians 11:10

The truth of Christ is in me, and so this glorying shall not be broken away from me in the regions of Achaia.

2 Corinthians 11:31

The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is blessed forever, knows that I am not lying.

2 Corinthians 12:15

And so, very willingly, I will spend and exhaust myself for the sake of your souls, loving you more, while being loved less.

2 Corinthians 13:10

Therefore, I write these things while absent, so that, when present, I may not have to act more harshly, according to the authority which the Lord has given to me, for edification and not for destruction.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not like many others, adulterating the Word of God. But instead, we speak with sincerity: from God, before God, and in Christ.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Must we begin again to commend ourselves? Or are we in need (as some are) of epistles of commendation for you, or from you?

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, having these promises, most beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of the flesh and of the spirit, perfecting sanctification in the fear of God.

Philippians 4:1

And so, my most beloved and most desired brothers, my joy and my crown: stand firm in this way, in the Lord, most beloved.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Because of this, console one another and build up one another, just as you are doing.

Hebrews 6:9

But from you, most beloved, we are confident that there will be things better and closer to salvation; even though we speak in this way.