2 Corinthians 1:23

New International Reader's Version

I call God to be my witness. May he take my life if I’m lying. I wanted to spare you, so I didn’t return to Corinth.

Cross References

Acts 18:1

After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.

Acts 18:8

Crispus was the synagogue leader. He and everyone living in his house came to believe in the Lord. Many others who lived in Corinth heard Paul. They too believed and were baptized.

Romans 1:9

I serve God with my whole heart. I preach the good news about his Son. God knows that I always remember you

Romans 9:1

I speak the truth in Christ. I am not lying. My mind tells me that what I say is true. It is guided by the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 4:21

Which do you want? Should I come to you to correct and punish you? Or should I come in love and with a gentle spirit?

1 Corinthians 5:5

When you come together like this, hand this man over to Satan. Then the power of sin in his life will be destroyed. His spirit will be saved on the day the Lord returns.

2 Corinthians 1:1

I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle of Christ Jesus just as God planned. Timothy our brother joins me in writing. We are sending this letter to you, the members of God’s church in Corinth. It is also for all God’s holy people everywhere in Achaia.

2 Corinthians 1:18

But just as sure as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.”

2 Corinthians 10:2

I am coming to see you. Please don’t make me be as bold as I expect to be toward some people. They think that I live the way the people of this world live.

2 Corinthians 11:10

I’m sure that the truth of Christ is in me. And I’m just as sure that nobody in Achaia will keep me from bragging.

2 Corinthians 11:11

Why? Because I don’t love you? No! God knows I do!

2 Corinthians 11:31

I am not lying. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus knows this. May God be praised forever.

2 Corinthians 12:20

I’m afraid that when I come I won’t find you as I want you to be. I’m afraid that you won’t find me as you want me to be. I’m afraid there will be arguing, jealousy and fits of anger. I’m afraid each of you will focus only on getting ahead. Then you will tell lies about each other. You will talk about each other. I’m afraid you will be proud and cause trouble.

2 Corinthians 13:10

That’s why I write these things before I come to you. Then when I do come, I won’t have to be hard on you when I use my authority. The Lord gave me the authority to build you up. He didn’t give it to me to tear you down.

2 Corinthians 13:2

I already warned you during my second visit. I now say it again while I’m away. When I return, I won’t spare those who sinned earlier. I won’t spare any of the others either.

2 Corinthians 6:6

We remain pure. We understand completely what it means to serve God. We are patient and kind. We serve him in the power of the Holy Spirit. We serve him with true love.

Galatians 1:20

Here is what you can be sure of. And God is even a witness to it. What I am writing you is not a lie.

Philippians 1:8

God is my witness that I long for all of you. I love you with the love that Christ Jesus gives.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

As you know, we never praised you if we didn’t mean it. We didn’t put on a mask to cover up any sinful desire. God is our witness that this is true.

1 Timothy 1:20

Hymenaeus and Alexander are among them. I have handed them over to Satan. That will teach them not to speak evil things against God.