2 Corinthians 12:14

Preparing for a third visit, Paul again declines support, saying he seeks not their possessions but them, for parents save up for children, not the reverse. It matters because it reveals the fatherly heart of true ministry.

Cross-references · 22

• Prov 19:14Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
• Gen 24:35–36“The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys.
• 1 Cor 10:33as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.
• Gen 31:14–15And Rachel and Leah replied, “Do we have any portion or inheritance left in our father’s house?
• 1 Cor 10:24No one should seek his own good, but the good of others.
• Prov 13:22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.
• Ezek 34:2“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock?
• 2 Cor 1:15Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.
• 1 Pet 5:2–4Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
• 1 Cor 4:14–15I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.
• 1 Th 2:11For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—
• 1 Th 2:5–6As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!
• Phil 4:17Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
• Acts 20:33I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.
• 1 Th 2:8We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.
• 1 Cor 4:19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.
• 2 Cor 13:1–2This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”
• 1 Th 2:19–20After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?
• Prov 11:30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.
• Phil 4:1Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
• 1 Cor 16:5After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.
• 1 Cor 11:34If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.

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