2 Corinthians 12:19
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.
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
Ye think all this time that we are excusing ourselves unto you. In the sight of God speak we in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.
Again, think ye that to you we are making defence? before God in Christ do we speak; and the all things, beloved, <FI>are<Fi> for your up-building,
It may seem to you that all this time we have been attempting to put ourselves in the right; but we are saying these things before God in Christ. For all things, dear brothers, are for your profit.
Cross References
Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the …
And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less …
The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.
As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of …
For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not …
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness …
For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may …
Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters …
Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly …