"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: fo…" — 2 Corinthians 12:14

2 Corinthians 12:14 · KJV

“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.”

— 2 Corinthians 12:14

Verse 13

For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except {it be} that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.

Verse 15

And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. {for you: Gr. for your souls}

2 Corinthians 12 — Context

Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.

For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except {it be} that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.

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.

And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. {for you: Gr. for your souls}

But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:14

House and riches {are} the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife {is} from the LORD.

Genesis 24:35-36

And 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 Corinthians 10:33

Even as I please all {men} in all {things}, not seeking mine own profit, but the {profit} of many, that they may be saved.

Genesis 31:14-15

And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, {Is there} yet any portion or inheritance for us in our father's house?

1 Corinthians 10:24

Let no man seek his own, but every man another's {wealth}.

Proverbs 13:22

A good {man} leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner {is} laid up for the just.

2 Corinthians 1:15

And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; {benefit: or, grace}

Ezekiel 34:2

Son 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?