2 Corinthians 12:19

James Moffatt - New Testament

You think all this time I am defending myself to you? No, I am speaking in Christ before the presence of God, and speaking every word, beloved, in order to build you up.

Cross References

Romans 9:1

I am telling the truth in Christ — it is no lie, my conscience bears me out in the holy Spirit

2 Corinthians 10:8

Even supposing I were to boast somewhat freely of my authority (and the Lord gave it to me for building you up, not for demolishing you), I would feel quite justified.

1 Corinthians 14:26

Very well then, brothers; when you meet together, each contributes something — a song of praise, a lesson, a revelation, a 'tongue,' an interpretation? Good, but let every thing be for edification.

1 Corinthians 10:14

Shun idolatry, then, my beloved.

Philippians 4:1

So then, my brothers, for whom I cherish love and longing, my joy and crown, this is how you must stand firm in the Lord, O my beloved.

2 Corinthians 13:10

I am writing thus to you in absence, so that when I do come I may not have to deal sharply with you; I have the Lord's authority for that, but he gave it to me for building you up, not for demolishing you.

2 Corinthians 12:15

And for your souls I will gladly spend my all and be spent myself. Am I to be loved the less because I love you more than others?

2 Corinthians 11:31

The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He who is blessed for ever, He knows I am telling the truth!

2 Corinthians 11:10

By the truth of Christ within me, I am going to make this my pride and boast unchecked throughout the regions of Achaia!

2 Corinthians 7:1

As these great promises are ours, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates either flesh or spirit; let us be fully consecrated by reverence for God].

2 Corinthians 3:1

Am I beginning again to 'commend' myself? Do I need, like some people, to be commended by written certificates either to you or from you?

1 Corinthians 10:33

Such is my own rule, to satisfy all men in all points, aiming not at my own advantage but at the advantage of the greater number — at their salvation.

Romans 12:19

Never revenge yourselves, beloved, but let the Wrath of God have its way; for it is written, Vengeance is mine, I will exact a requital — the Lord has said it. No,

Romans 14:19

Peace, then, and the building up of each other, these are what we must aim at.

Romans 15:2

Each of us must please his neighbour, doing him good by building up his faith.

2 Corinthians 2:17

I am, for I am not like most, adulterating the word of God; like a man of sincerity, like a man of God, I speak the word in Christ before the very presence of God.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Encourage one another, therefore, and let each edify the other — as indeed you are doing.

Hebrews 6:9

Though I say this, beloved, I feel sure you will take the better course that means salvation.