2 Corinthians 7:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When I wrote to you, it wasn't to accuse the one who was wrong or to stand up for the one who was hurt. I wrote, so that God would show you how much you do care for us.

Cross References

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 11:28

Besides everything else, each day I am burdened down, worrying about all the churches.

2 Corinthians 2:17

A lot of people try to get rich from preaching God's message. But we are God's sincere messengers, and by the power of Christ we speak our message with God as our witness.

2 Corinthians 2:9

I also wrote because I wanted to test you and find out if you would follow my instructions.

2 Corinthians 7:8

I don't feel bad any more, even though my letter hurt your feelings. I did feel bad at first, but I don't now. I know that the letter hurt you for a while.

1 Timothy 3:5

If they don't know how to control their own families, how can they look after God's people?