2 Corinthians 12:14

New International Reader's Version

Now I am ready to visit you for the third time. I won’t cause you any expense. I don’t want what you have. What I really want is you. After all, children shouldn’t have to save up for their parents. Parents should save up for their children.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit that godly people bear is like a tree of life. And those who are wise save lives.

Proverbs 13:22

A good person leaves what they own to their children and grandchildren. But a sinner’s wealth is stored up for those who do right.

Proverbs 19:14

You will receive houses and wealth from your parents. But a wise wife is given by the Lord.

Ezekiel 34:2

“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Tell them, ‘The Lord and King says, “How terrible it will be for you shepherds of Israel! You only take care of yourselves. You should take good care of your flocks.

Acts 20:33

I haven’t longed for anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

1 Corinthians 10:24

No one should look out for their own interests. Instead, they should look out for the interests of others.

1 Corinthians 10:33

Follow my example. I try to please everyone in every way. I’m not looking out for what is good for me. I’m looking out for the interests of others. I do it so that they might be saved.

1 Corinthians 11:34

Anyone who is hungry should eat something at home. Then when you come together, you will not be judged. When I come, I will give you more directions.

1 Corinthians 16:5

After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you. I will only be passing through Macedonia.

1 Corinthians 4:19

But I will come very soon, if that’s what the Lord wants. Then I will find out how those proud people are talking. I will also find out what power they have.

1 Corinthians 9:12

Others have the right to receive help from you. Don’t we have even more right to do so? But we didn’t use that right. No, we have put up with everything. We didn’t want to keep the good news of Christ from spreading.

1 Corinthians 9:18

Then what reward do I get? Here is what it is. I am able to preach the good news free of charge. And I can do this without using all my rights as a person who preaches the good news.

1 Corinthians 9:19

I am free and don’t belong to anyone. But I have made myself a slave to everyone. I do it to win as many as I can to Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:15

Because I was sure of this, I wanted to visit you first. Here is how I thought you would be helped twice.

2 Corinthians 11:9

When I was with you and needed something, I didn’t cause you any expense. The believers who came from Macedonia gave me what I needed. I haven’t caused you any expense at all. And I won’t ever do it.

2 Corinthians 12:13

How were you less important than the other churches? The only difference was that I didn’t cause you any expense. Forgive me for that wrong!

Galatians 4:19

My dear children, I am in pain for you like I was when we first met. I have pain like a woman giving birth. And my pain will continue until Christ makes you like himself.

Philippians 4:1

My brothers and sisters, in this way remain strong in the Lord. I love you and long for you. Dear friends, you are my joy and my crown.

Philippians 4:17

It is not that I want your gifts. What I really want is what is best for you.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

we cared for you. We loved you so much. So we were happy to share with you God’s good news. We were also happy to share our lives with you.