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
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will …
If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; …
And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that …
How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath …
Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters …
For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may …
For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.