2 Corinthians 12:14
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.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 12 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul recounts a vision of a man caught up to the third heaven who heard inexpressible words. To keep him from exalting himself over these revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given. When he asked for its removal three …
Other Translations
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 yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
Lo, a third time I am ready to come unto you, and I will not be a burden to you, for I seek not yours, but you, for the children ought not for the parents to lay up, but the parents for the children,
This is now the third time that I am ready to come to you; and I will not be a trouble to you: my desire is for you, not for your property: for it is not the children's business to make store for their fathers, but the fathers for the children.
Cross References
And the Lord hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and …
And Sarah my master’s wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he …
And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, Is there yet any portion or inheritance for us in our …
Are we not counted of him strangers? for he hath sold us, and hath quite devoured also our money.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for …
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.
Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God unto …
I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.
I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.