2 Corinthians 12:19

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves before you? We are speaking in Christ before God. Everything we do, beloved, is for the sake of building you up.

Cross References

Romans 9:1

I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit—

2 Corinthians 10:8

Now, even if I boast a little too much of our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of it.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What should be done then, my brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.

1 Corinthians 10:14

Therefore, my beloved, flee from the worship of idols.

Philippians 4:1

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

2 Corinthians 13:10

So I write these things while I am away from you, so that when I come I may not have to be severe in using the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.

2 Corinthians 12:15

I will most gladly spend and be spent for you. If I love you more, am I to be loved less?

2 Corinthians 11:31

The God and Father of the Lord Jesus (blessed be he forever!) knows that I do not lie.

2 Corinthians 11:10

As the truth of Christ is in me, this boast of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of flesh and of spirit, making holiness perfect in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Surely we do not need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you or from you, do we?

1 Corinthians 10:33

just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage but that of many, so that they may be saved.

Romans 12:19

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Romans 14:19

Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

Romans 15:2

Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not peddlers of God’s word like so many, but as persons of sincerity, as persons sent from God, we are speaking in Christ before God.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.

Hebrews 6:9

Even though we speak in this way, beloved, we are confident of better things in your case, things that belong to salvation.