1 Corinthians 2:3

The Passion Translation

I stood before you feeling inadequate, filled with reverence for God, and trembling under the sense of the importance of my words.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 13:4

For although he was crucified as a “weakling,” now he lives robed with God’s power. And we also are “weak ones” in our co-crucifixion with him, but now we live in God’s triumphant power together with him, which is demonstrated on your behalf.

2 Corinthians 13:9

And we claim before God that you will be fully equipped and mature, for it brings us great joy when you are strong, even if we seem weak and denigrated.

2 Corinthians 10:10

For I can imagine some of you saying, “His letters are authoritative and stern, but when he’s with us he’s not that impressive and he’s a poor speaker.”

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now, please listen, for I need to address an issue. I’m making this personal appeal to you by the gentleness and self-forgetfulness of Christ. I am the one who is “humble and timid” when face-to-face with you but “bold and outspoken” when a safe distance away.

2 Corinthians 6:4

Yet, as God’s servants, we prove ourselves authentic in every way. For example: We have great endurance in hardships and in persecutions. We don’t lose courage in a time of stress and calamity.

2 Corinthians 4:16

So no wonder we don’t give up. For even though our outer person gradually wears out, our inner being is renewed every single day.

2 Corinthians 4:1

Now, it’s because of God’s mercy that we have been entrusted with the privilege of this new covenant ministry. And we will not quit or faint with weariness.

Acts 18:12

Now, at that time, Gallio was the regional governor who ruled over the Roman province of Achaia, and the Jews turned against Paul and came together to seize him and bring him publicly before the governor’s court.

Acts 18:6

When they viciously slandered him and hurled abuse on him, he symbolically shook the dust off his clothes in protest against them. He said to them, “Have it your way then! I am guiltless as to your fate, for the blood-guilt of your actions will be on your own heads, and from now on I will preach to the non-Jews.”

2 Corinthians 7:5

Even after we came into the province of Macedonia, we found no relief. We were restless and exhausted; troubles met us at every turn. Outwardly I faced conflicts and inwardly emotional turmoil.

Acts 17:1

After passing through the cities of Amphipolis and Apollonia, Paul and Silas arrived at Thessalonica.

Acts 18:1

When Paul left Athens he traveled to Corinth,

Isaiah 19:16

In that day, the Egyptians will become like women who tremble in fear because the Lord Yahweh, Commander of Angel Armies, shakes his fist at them.

2 Corinthians 7:15

His affection toward you has grown as he remembers your obedience and how warmly you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

Ephesians 6:5

Those who are employed should listen to their employers and obey their instructions with great respect and honor. Serve them with humility in your hearts as though you were working for the Master.