2 Corinthians 12:14

God's Word

I’m ready to visit you for a third time, and I won’t bother you for help. I don’t want your possessions. Instead, I want you. Children shouldn’t have to provide for their parents, but parents should provide for their children.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of a righteous person is a tree of life, and a winner of souls is wise.

Proverbs 13:22

Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the wealth of sinners is stored away for a righteous person.

Proverbs 19:14

Home and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a sensible wife comes from the Lord.

Ezekiel 34:2

“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy to these shepherds. Tell them, ‘This is what the Almighty Lord says: How horrible it will be for the shepherds of Israel who have been taking care of only themselves. Shouldn’t shepherds take care of the sheep?

Acts 20:33

“I never wanted anyone’s silver, gold, or clothes.

1 Corinthians 10:24

People should be concerned about others and not just about themselves.

1 Corinthians 10:33

I try to please everyone in every way. I don’t think about what would be good for me but about what would be good for many people so that they might be saved.

1 Corinthians 11:34

Whoever is hungry should eat at home so that you don’t have a gathering that brings judgment on you. I will give directions concerning the other matters when I come.

1 Corinthians 16:5

After I go through the province of Macedonia, I’ll visit you. (I will be going through Macedonia.)

1 Corinthians 4:19

If it’s the Lord’s will, I’ll visit you soon. Then I’ll know what these arrogant people are saying and what power they have.

1 Corinthians 9:12

If others have the right to expect this from you, don’t we deserve even more? But we haven’t used our rights. Instead, we would put up with anything in order not to hinder the Good News of Christ in any way.

1 Corinthians 9:18

So what is my reward? It is to spread the Good News free of charge. In that way I won’t use the rights that belong to those who spread the Good News.

1 Corinthians 9:19

Although I’m free from all people, I have made myself a slave for all people to win more of them.

2 Corinthians 1:15

Confident of this, I had previously wanted to visit you so that you could benefit twice.

2 Corinthians 11:9

When I was with you and needed something, I didn’t bother any of you for help. My friends from the province of Macedonia supplied everything I needed. I kept myself from being a financial burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do that.

2 Corinthians 12:13

How were you treated worse than the other churches, except that I didn’t bother you for help? Forgive me for this wrong!

Galatians 4:19

My children, I am suffering birth pains for you again until Christ is formed in you.

Philippians 4:1

So, brothers and sisters, I love you and miss you. You are my joy and my crown. Therefore, dear friends, keep your relationship with the Lord firm!

Philippians 4:17

It’s not that I’m looking for a gift. The opposite is true. I’m looking for your resources to increase.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You know very well that we treated each of you the way a father treats his children. We comforted you and encouraged you. Yet, we insisted that

1 Thessalonians 2:8

We felt so strongly about you that we were determined to share with you not only the Good News of God but also our lives. That’s how dear you were to us!