2 Corinthians 12:15

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2 Corinthians 12:13–17 · Berean Standard Bible

13 In what way were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!

14 See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

15 And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?

16 Be that as it may, I was not a burden to you; but crafty as I am, I caught you by trickery.

17 Did I exploit you by anyone I sent you?

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2 Corinthians 1:14

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2 Corinthians 2:3

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2 Corinthians 7:3

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John 10:10

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John 10:11

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Galatians 4:10

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Philippians 2:17

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Colossians 1:24

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2 Corinthians 12:14

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Hebrews 13:17

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2 Corinthians 6:12

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2 Corinthians 6:13

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2 Samuel 13:39

And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon’s death.

2 Samuel 17:1

Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David.

2 Samuel 17:2

I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king

2 Samuel 17:3

and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.”

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1 Corinthians 4:8

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1 Corinthians 4:9

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1 Corinthians 4:10

We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.

1 Corinthians 4:11

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1 Corinthians 4:12

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1 Corinthians 4:18

Some of you have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you.