Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 12:14

2 Corinthians chapter 12 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.13For what is there wherein ye were made inferior to the rest of the churches, except it be that I myself was not a burden to you? forgive me this wrong.

v.14This passage

v.15And I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I loved the less?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Philippians 4:17

    Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.

  • Proverbs 11:30

    The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.

  • Proverbs 19:14

    House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:15

    And in this confidence I was minded to come first unto you, that ye might have a second benefit;

  • 1 Corinthians 4:14

    I write not these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.

  • Acts 20:33

    I coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.