2 Corinthians 12:14
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 12
“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.”2 Corinthians 12:14
What Does 2 Corinthians 12:14 Mean?
2 Corinthians 12:14 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 14 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Family.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 12:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Timothy 5:8“But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.”Proverbs 19:14“House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.”Genesis 24:35“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.”1 Corinthians 10:33“Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.”Genesis 31:14“And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, Is there yet any portion or inheritance for us in our father’s house?”Proverbs 13:22“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”1 Corinthians 10:24“Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.”Genesis 30:30“For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it is now increased unto a multitude; and the LORD hath blessed thee since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also?”Ezekiel 34:2“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?”2 Corinthians 1:15“And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;”2 Corinthians 13:1“This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.”Acts 20:33“I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.”1 Corinthians 4:14“I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.”Philippians 4:17“Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.”1 Thessalonians 2:5“For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:”1 Thessalonians 2:11“As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,”1 Peter 5:2“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;”2 Corinthians 7:2“Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.”2 Corinthians 12:13“For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.”2 Corinthians 12:15“And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.”
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