2 Corinthians 12:14

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Behold now the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burthensome unto you. For I seek not the things that are yours, but you. For neither ought the children to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:14

House and riches are given by parents: but a prudent wife is properly from the Lord.

1 Corinthians 10:33

As I also in all things please all men, not seeking that which is profitable to myself, but to many, that may be saved.

1 Corinthians 10:24

Let no man seek his own, but that which is another's.

Proverbs 13:22

The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and grandsons: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.

Ezekiel 34:2

Son of man, prophesy concerning the shepherds of Israel: prophesy, and say to the shepherds: Thus saith the Lord God: Woe to the shepherds of Israel, that fed themselves: should not the hocks be fed by the shepherds?

2 Corinthians 1:15

And in this confidence I had a mind to come to you before, that you might have a second grace:

1 Thessalonians 2:11

As you know in what manner, entreating and comforting you, (as a father doth his children,)

Acts 20:33

I have not coveted any man's silver, gold, or apparel, as

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So desirous of you, we would gladly impart unto you not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls: because you were become most dear unto us.

Philippians 4:17

Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that may abound to your account.

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my dearly beloved brethren, and most desired, my joy and my crown; so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

1 Corinthians 16:5

Now I will come to you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia. For I shall pass through Macedonia.

1 Corinthians 11:34

If any man be hungry, let him eat at home; that you come not together unto judgment. And the rest I will set in order, when I come.

1 Corinthians 4:19

But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will: and will know, not the speech of them that are puffed up, but the power.

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the just man is a tree of life: and he that gaineth souls, is wise.

1 Corinthians 9:12

If others be partakers of this power over you, why not we rather? Nevertheless, we have not used this power: but we bear all things, lest we should give any hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:18

What is my reward then? That preaching the gospel, I may deliver the gospel without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.

1 Corinthians 9:19

For whereas I was free as to all, I made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more.

2 Corinthians 11:9

And, when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was wanting to me, the brethren supplied who came from Macedonia; and in all things I have kept myself from being burthensome to you, and so I will keep myself.

2 Corinthians 12:13

For what is there that you have had less than the other churches, but that I myself was not burthensome to you? Pardon me this injury.

Galatians 4:19

My little children, of whom I am in labour again, until Christ be formed in you.