2 Corinthians 12:19

The English Standar Version

Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? It is in the sight of God that we have been speaking in Christ, and all for your upbuilding, beloved.

Cross References

Romans 12:19

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it[9] to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord."

Romans 14:19

So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

Romans 15:2

Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

Romans 9:1

I am speaking the truth in Christ -- I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit --

1 Corinthians 10:14

Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

1 Corinthians 10:33

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

1 Corinthians 14:26

What then, brothers? 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.

2 Corinthians 10:8

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

2 Corinthians 11:10

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

2 Corinthians 11:31

The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed forever, knows that I am not lying.

2 Corinthians 12:15

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

2 Corinthians 13:10

For this reason I write these things while I am away from you, that when I come I may not have to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God's word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you, or from you?

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body[1] and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers,[1] whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Hebrews 6:9

Though we speak in this way, yet in your case, beloved, we feel sure of better things -- things that belong to salvation.