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 19:14House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
• Gen 24:35–36And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.
• 1 Cor 10:33Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
• Gen 31:14–15And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, Is there yet any portion or inheritance for us in our father’s house?
• 1 Cor 10:24Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
• Prov 13:22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
• Ezek 34:2Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?
• 2 Cor 1:15And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;
• 1 Pet 5:2–4Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
• 1 Cor 4:14–15I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.
• 1 Th 2:11As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
• 1 Th 2:5–6For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
• Phil 4:17Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
• Acts 20:33I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.
• 1 Th 2:8So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
• 1 Cor 4:19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.
• 2 Cor 13:1–2This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
• 1 Th 2:19–20For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
• Prov 11:30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
• Phil 4:1Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
• 1 Cor 16:5Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
• 1 Cor 11:34And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.

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