2 Corinthians 12:14

Modern English Version

I am ready to come to you this third time. And I will not be burdensome to you, for I do not seek what is yours but only you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:30

As the fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, so he who wins souls is wise.

Proverbs 13:22

A good man leaves an inheritance to his sons’ children, but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

Proverbs 19:14

House and wealth are the inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.

Ezekiel 34:2

Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and say to those shepherds, Thus says the Lord God: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed the flock?

Acts 20:33

I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

1 Corinthians 10:24

Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.

1 Corinthians 10:33

just as I try to please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 11:34

If anyone hungers, let him eat at home, so that you may not come together into condemnation. I will set the rest in order when I come.

1 Corinthians 16:5

Now I will come to you after I pass through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.

1 Corinthians 4:19

But I will come to you shortly if the Lord wills. And I will know not only what those who are arrogant are saying, but also their power.

1 Corinthians 9:12

If others partake of this right over you, should not we instead? Nevertheless, we have not used this right, but suffer all things, lest we might hinder the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:18

What is my reward then? Truly that when I preach the gospel, I may present the gospel of Christ without charge, so that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel.

1 Corinthians 9:19

For though I am free from all men, I have made myself servant to all, that I might win even more.

2 Corinthians 1:15

In this confidence I planned to come to you before, that you might have a second benefit:

2 Corinthians 11:9

Furthermore, when I was present with you and was lacking, I was a burden to no one. For the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I lacked. In all things I have kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so will I keep myself.

2 Corinthians 12:13

For in what respect were you inferior to other churches, unless it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? Forgive me this wrong!

Galatians 4:19

My little children, of whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you,

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brothers, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.

Philippians 4:17

not because I desired a gift, but I desire fruit that accumulates to your account.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and commanded every one of you, as a father does his own children,

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So having great love toward you, we were willing to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you were dear to us.