2 Corinthians 12:14

King James Version 1611 (Original)

Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

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  • Prov 19:14 : 14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
  • 1 Cor 4:14-15 : 14 I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. 15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.
  • 1 Cor 10:33 : 33 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
  • 2 Cor 1:15 : 15 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;
  • Prov 13:22 : 22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
  • 2 Cor 13:1-2 : 1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. 2 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:
  • Phil 4:1 : 1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
  • Phil 4:17 : 17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
  • 1 Thess 2:5-6 : 5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: 6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
  • 1 Thess 2:8 : 8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
  • 1 Thess 2:11 : 11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
  • 1 Thess 2:19-20 : 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? 20 For ye are our glory and joy.
  • 1 Pet 5:2-4 : 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
  • 1 Cor 11:34 : 34 And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.
  • 1 Cor 16:5 : 5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
  • 1 Cor 4:19 : 19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.
  • 1 Cor 10:24 : 24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.
  • Ezek 34:2 : 2 Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?
  • Acts 20:33 : 33 I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
  • Gen 24:35-36 : 35 And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses. 36 And Sarah my master's wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath.
  • Gen 31:14-15 : 14 And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, Is there yet any portion or inheritance for us in our father's house? 15 Are we not counted of him strangers? for he hath sold us, and hath quite devoured also our money.
  • Prov 11:30 : 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

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