2 Corinthians 12:14

New American Bible - revised edition

Now I am ready to come to you this third time. And I will not be a burden, for I want not what is yours, but you. Children ought not to save for their parents, but parents for their children.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of justice is a tree of life, and one who takes lives is a sage.

Proverbs 13:22

The good leave an inheritance to their children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the just.

Proverbs 19:14

Home and possessions are an inheritance from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.

Ezekiel 34:2

Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and say to them: To the shepherds, thus says the Lord God: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who have been pasturing themselves! Should not shepherds pasture the flock?

Acts 20:33

I have never wanted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

1 Corinthians 10:24

No one should seek his own advantage, but that of his neighbor.

1 Corinthians 10:33

just as I try to please everyone in every way, not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 11:34

If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that your meetings may not result in judgment. The other matters I shall set in order when I come.

1 Corinthians 16:5

I shall come to you after I pass through Macedonia (for I am going to pass through Macedonia),

1 Corinthians 4:19

But I will come to you soon, if the Lord is willing, and I shall ascertain not the talk of these inflated people but their power.

1 Corinthians 9:12

If others share this rightful claim on you, do not we still more? Reason for Not Using His Rights. Yet we have not used this right. On the contrary, we endure everything so as not to place an obstacle to the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:18

What then is my recompense? That, when I preach, I offer the gospel free of charge so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel. All Things to All.

1 Corinthians 9:19

Although I am free in regard to all, I have made myself a slave to all so as to win over as many as possible.

2 Corinthians 1:15

With this confidence I formerly intended to come to you so that you might receive a double favor,

2 Corinthians 11:9

And when I was with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. So I refrained and will refrain from burdening you in any way.

2 Corinthians 12:13

In what way were you less privileged than the rest of the churches, except that on my part I did not burden you? Forgive me this wrong!

Galatians 4:19

My children, for whom I am again in labor until Christ be formed in you!

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved.

Philippians 4:17

It is not that I am eager for the gift; rather, I am eager for the profit that accrues to your account.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his children,

1 Thessalonians 2:8

With such affection for you, we were determined to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our very selves as well, so dearly beloved had you become to us.