2 Corinthians 12:19
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 12
“Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.”2 Corinthians 12:19
What Does 2 Corinthians 12:19 Mean?
2 Corinthians 12:19 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 19 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 Community, Unity, Grace, Reconciliation, and Spiritual Gifts.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 12:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Galatians 1:10“For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.”1 Thessalonians 5:11“Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.”Romans 9:1“I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,”Romans 8:37“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”1 Corinthians 4:6“And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.”1 Corinthians 14:26“How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.”Romans 14:19“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.”2 Corinthians 10:8“For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:”Acts 9:31“Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.”1 Corinthians 4:14“I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.”1 Corinthians 10:14“Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.”2 Corinthians 3:1“Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?”John 8:14“Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.”Acts 22:1“Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.”Romans 12:19“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”1 Corinthians 9:12“If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.”1 Corinthians 10:23“All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.”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.”2 Corinthians 5:12“For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.”2 Corinthians 7:1“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”
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