2 Corinthians 12:14

New English Translation

Look, for the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you, because I do not want your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise.

Proverbs 13:22

A benevolent person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.

Proverbs 19:14

A house and wealth are inherited 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: ‘This is what the sovereign Lord says: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who have been feeding themselves! Should not shepherds feed the flock?

Acts 20:33

I have desired no one’s silver or gold or clothing.

1 Corinthians 10:24

Do not seek your own good, but the good of the other person.

1 Corinthians 10:33

just as I also try to please everyone in all things. I do not seek my own benefit, but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 11:34

If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that when you assemble it does not lead to judgment. I will give directions about other matters when I come.

1 Corinthians 16:5

But I will come to you after I have gone through Macedonia – for I will be going through Macedonia –

1 Corinthians 4:19

But I will come to you soon, if the Lord is willing, and I will find out not only the talk of these arrogant people, but also their power.

1 Corinthians 9:12

If others receive this right from you, are we not more deserving? But we have not made use of this right. Instead we endure everything so that we may not be a hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:18

What then is my reward? That when I preach the gospel I may offer the gospel free of charge, and so not make full use of my rights in the gospel.

1 Corinthians 9:19

For since I am free from all I can make myself a slave to all, in order to gain even more people.

2 Corinthians 1:15

And with this confidence I intended to come to you first so that you would get a second opportunity to see us,

2 Corinthians 11:9

When I was with you and was in need, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia fully supplied my needs. I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.

2 Corinthians 12:13

For how were you treated worse than the other churches, except that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this injustice!

Galatians 4:19

My children – I am again undergoing birth pains until Christ is formed in you!

Philippians 4:1

So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!

Philippians 4:17

I do not say this because I am seeking a gift. Rather, I seek the credit that abounds to your account.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

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

1 Thessalonians 2:8

with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.