Verse 14

I don't write these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Thess 2:11 : 11 As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and implored every one of you, as a father does his own children,
  • 1 Cor 4:15 : 15 For though you have ten thousand tutors in Christ, yet not many fathers. For in Christ Jesus, I became your father through the Good News.
  • 1 Cor 6:5 : 5 I say this to move you to shame. Isn't there even one wise man among you who would be able to decide between his brothers?
  • 1 Cor 9:15 : 15 But I have used none of these things, and I don't write these things that it may be done so in my case; for I would rather die, than that anyone should make my boasting void.
  • 1 Cor 15:34 : 34 Wake up righteously, and don't sin, for some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
  • 2 Cor 6:11-13 : 11 Our mouth is open to you, Corinthians. Our heart is enlarged. 12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections. 13 Now in return, I speak as to my children, you also be open wide.
  • 2 Cor 7:3 : 3 I say this not to condemn you, for I have said before, that you are in our hearts to die together and live together.
  • 2 Cor 11:11 : 11 Why? Because I don't love you? God knows.
  • 2 Cor 12:14-15 : 14 Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I seek not your possessions, but you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children. 15 I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I loved the less?
  • 2 Cor 12:19 : 19 Again, do you think that we are excusing ourselves to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.
  • Col 1:28 : 28 whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus;
  • 1 Thess 5:14 : 14 We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.
  • 3 John 1:4 : 4 I have no greater joy than this, to hear about my children walking in truth.
  • Ezek 3:21 : 21 Nevertheless if you warn the righteous man, that the righteous not sin, and he does not sin, he shall surely live, because he took warning; and you have delivered your soul.
  • Acts 20:31 : 31 Therefore watch, remembering that for a period of three years I didn't cease to admonish everyone night and day with tears.