2 Corinthians 12:20

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I am afraid that when I come, we won't be pleased with each other. I fear that some of you may be arguing or jealous or angry or selfish or gossiping or insulting each other. I even fear that you may be proud and acting like a mob.

Cross References

Psalm 41:7

My enemies whisper about me. They think the worst,

Proverbs 16:28

Gossip is no good! It causes hard feelings and comes between friends.

Romans 1:29

They are evil, wicked, and greedy, as well as mean in every possible way. They want what others have, and they murder, argue, cheat, and are hard to get along with. They gossip,

Romans 1:30

say cruel things about others, and hate God. They are proud, conceited, and boastful, always thinking up new ways to do evil. These people don't respect their parents.

Romans 2:8

But he will show how angry and furious he can be with every selfish person who rejects the truth and wants to do evil.

1 Corinthians 1:11

Several people from Chloe's family have already reported to me that you keep arguing with each other.

1 Corinthians 14:33

God wants everything to be done peacefully and in order. When God's people meet in church,

1 Corinthians 5:2

You are proud, when you ought to feel bad enough to chase away anyone who acts like that.

2 Corinthians 1:23

God is my witness that I stayed away from Corinth, just to keep from being hard on you.

2 Corinthians 10:2

Some people have said that we act like the people of this world. So when I arrive, I expect I will have to be firm and forceful in what I say to them. Please don't make me treat you that way.

2 Corinthians 10:6

And when you completely obey him, we will punish anyone who refuses to obey.

2 Corinthians 12:21

I am afraid God will make me ashamed when I visit you again. I will feel like crying because many of you have never given up your old sins. You are still doing things that are immoral, indecent, and shameful.

2 Corinthians 13:2

During my second visit I warned you that I would punish you and anyone else who doesn't stop sinning. I am far away from you now, but I give you the same warning.

2 Corinthians 2:1

I have decided not to make my next visit to you so painful.

Galatians 5:15

But if you keep attacking each other like wild animals, you had better watch out or you will destroy yourselves.

Galatians 5:26

But don't be conceited or make others jealous by claiming to be better than they are.

James 4:11

My friends, don't say cruel things about others! If you do, or if you condemn others, you are condemning God's Law. And if you condemn the Law, you put yourself above the Law and refuse to obey either it

1 Peter 2:1

Stop being hateful! Stop trying to fool people, and start being sincere. Don't be jealous or say cruel things about others.

2 Peter 2:18

They boast out loud about their stupid nonsense. And by being vulgar and crude, they trap people who have barely escaped from living the wrong kind of life.

Jude 1:16

These people grumble and complain and live by their own selfish desires. They boast about themselves and flatter others to get what they want.