II Corinthians 12:14
The Scripture
(14) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul recounted being caught up to the third heaven and paradise, hearing unspeakable words, yet was given a thorn in the flesh to keep him from being exalted above measure, and though he pleaded three times for its removal, the Lord told him His grace was sufficient and His strength made perfect in weakness. Paul expressed fear that upon his coming visit he might find contention, envying, and other sins still present among the Corinthians.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
II Corinthians 1:15II Corinthians 13:1I Corinthians 4:19I Corinthians 11:34I Corinthians 16:5Proverbs 11:30Acts 20:33I Corinthians 10:33Philippians 4:1Philippians 4:17I Thessalonians 2:5I Thessalonians 2:6
Related verses (shared words)
Revelation 8:12Exodus 19:11II Samuel 18:2Ezekiel 5:2Ezekiel 5:12Psalms 38:12