2 Corinthians 6:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But we have kept ourselves pure and have been understanding, patient, and kind. The Holy Spirit has been with us, and our love has been real.

Cross References

Ezekiel 33:31

So they all come and listen to you, but they refuse to do what you tell them. They claim to be faithful, but they are for ever trying to cheat others out of their money.

Romans 12:9

Be sincere in your love for others. Hate everything that is evil and hold tight to everything that is good.

Romans 15:19

Indeed, I will tell how Christ performed miracles and wonders by the power of the Holy Spirit. I have preached the good news about him all the way from Jerusalem to Illyricum.

1 Corinthians 12:8

Some of us can speak with wisdom, while others can speak with knowledge, but these gifts come from the same Spirit.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud, or

1 Corinthians 2:16

The Scriptures ask, “Has anyone ever known the thoughts of the Lord or given him advice?” But we understand what Christ is thinking.

1 Corinthians 2:4

When I talked with you or preached, I didn't try to prove anything by sounding wise. I simply let God's Spirit show his power.

2 Corinthians 1:23

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

2 Corinthians 11:11

And it isn't because I don't love you. God himself knows how much I do love you.

2 Corinthians 11:4

We told you about Jesus, and you received the Holy Spirit and accepted our message. But you let some people tell you about another Jesus. Now you are ready to receive another spirit and accept a different message.

2 Corinthians 11:6

I may not speak as well as they do, but I know as much. And this has already been made perfectly clear to you.

2 Corinthians 12:15

So I will gladly give all that I have and all that I am. Will you love me less for loving you too much?

2 Corinthians 13:10

I am writing these things to you before I arrive. This way I won't have to be hard on you when I use the authority that the Lord has given me. I was given this authority, so that I could help you and not destroy you.

2 Corinthians 2:10

I will forgive anyone you forgive. Yes, for your sake and with Christ as my witness, I have forgiven whatever needed to be forgiven.

2 Corinthians 2:4

At the time I wrote, I was suffering terribly. My eyes were full of tears, and my heart was broken. But I didn't want to make you feel bad. I only wanted to let you know how much I cared for you.

2 Corinthians 3:3

You are like a letter written by Christ and delivered by us. But you are not written with pen and ink or on tablets made of stone. You are written in our hearts by the Spirit of the living God.

2 Corinthians 4:6

The Scriptures say, “God commanded light to shine in the dark.” Now God is shining in our hearts to let you know that his glory is seen in Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Make a place for us in your hearts! We haven't ill-treated or hurt anyone. We haven't cheated anyone.

Galatians 3:2

I want to know only one thing. How were you given God's Spirit? Was it by obeying the Law of Moses or by hearing about Christ and having faith in him?

Galatians 3:5

God gives you his Spirit and works miracles in you. But does he do this because you obey the Law of Moses or because you have heard about Christ and have faith in him?

Galatians 5:22

God's Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful,

Ephesians 3:4

As you read the letter, you will also find out how well I really do understand the mystery about Christ.

Ephesians 4:2

Always be humble and gentle. Patiently put up with each other and love each other.

Ephesians 4:32

Instead, be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ.

Colossians 1:27

God did this because he wanted you Gentiles to understand his wonderful and glorious mystery. And the mystery is that Christ lives in you, and he is your hope of sharing in God's glory.

Colossians 2:3

but all wisdom and knowledge are hidden away in him.

Colossians 3:12

God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people. So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient.

1 Thessalonians 2:10

Both you and God are witnesses that we were pure and honest and innocent in our dealings with you followers of the Lord.

1 Timothy 4:12

Don't let anyone make fun of you, just because you are young. Set an example for other followers by what you say and do, as well as by your love, faith, and purity.

1 Timothy 5:2

and treat older women as you would your own mother. Show the same respect to younger women that you would to your sister.

2 Timothy 3:10

Timothy, you know what I teach and how I live. You know what I want to do and what I believe. You have seen how patient and loving I am, and how in the past I put up with

2 Timothy 4:2

to preach God's message. Do it willingly, even if it isn't the popular thing to do. You must correct people and point out their sins. But also cheer them up, and when you instruct them, always be patient.

Titus 2:7

Always set a good example for others. Be sincere and serious when you teach.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere.

1 Peter 1:12

But they were told that they were serving you and not themselves. They preached to you by the power of the Holy Spirit, who was sent from heaven. And their message was only for you, even though angels would like to know more about it.

1 Peter 1:22

You obeyed the truth, and your souls were made pure. Now you sincerely love each other. But you must keep on loving with all your heart.

1 John 3:18

Children, you show love for others by truly helping them, and not merely by talking about it.

Judges 16:15

“Samson,” Delilah said, “you claim to love me, but you don't mean it! You've made me look like a fool three times now, and you still haven't told me why you are so strong.”