2 Corinthians 12:14

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Here for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be a burden, for I seek not what is yours but you; for children ought not to lay up for their parents, but parents for their children.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:14

House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.

1 Corinthians 10:33

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

1 Corinthians 10:24

Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.

Proverbs 13:22

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.

Ezekiel 34:2

“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say to them, even to the shepherds, Thus says the Lord God: Ho, shepherds of Israel who have been feeding yourselves! Should not shepherds feed the sheep?

2 Corinthians 1:15

Because I was sure of this, I wanted to come to you first, so that you might have a double pleasure;

1 Thessalonians 2:11

for you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you

Acts 20:33

I coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.

Philippians 4:17

Not that I seek the gift; but I seek the fruit which increases to your credit.

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

1 Corinthians 16:5

I will visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I intend to pass through Macedonia,

1 Corinthians 11:34

if any one is hungry, let him eat at home—lest you come together to be condemned. About the other things I will give directions when I come.

1 Corinthians 4:19

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

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, but lawlessness takes away lives.

1 Corinthians 9:12

If others share this rightful claim upon you, do not we still more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:18

What then is my reward? Just this: that in my preaching I may make the gospel free of charge, not making full use of my right in the gospel.

1 Corinthians 9:19

For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, that I might win the more.

2 Corinthians 11:9

And when I was with you and was in want, I did not burden any one, for my needs were supplied by the brethren who came from Macedonia. So I refrained and will refrain from burdening you in any way.

2 Corinthians 12:13

For in what were you less favored than the rest of the churches, except that I myself did not burden you? Forgive me this wrong!

Galatians 4:19

My little children, with whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you!