Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
It is not that we are trying to rule over your faith, but rather to work with you for your joy, because you have been standing firm in the faith.
New American Standard Bible
Not that we
King James Version
Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
Holman Bible
I do not mean that we have control of
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A Conservative Version
Not because we lord over your faith, but are co-workmen of your joy, for by faith ye stand.
American Standard Version
Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.
Amplified
not that we rule [like dictators] over your faith, but rather we work with you for [the increase of] your joy; for in your faith you stand firm [in your strong conviction that Jesus of Nazareth—the Messiah—is the Son of God, through whom we obtain eternal salvation].
An Understandable Version
For we do not have [the right to] rule over your faith [i.e., to dictate concerning your personal relationship with God], but we want to work with you for your happiness. For you are [already] standing firm in your faith. [Note: This whole narrative alludes to some unresolved problems still existing there in Corinth].
Anderson New Testament
not that we are lords over your faith, but fellow- workers for your joy: for by faith you stand.
Bible in Basic English
Not that we have authority over your faith, but we are helpers of your joy: for it is faith which is your support.
Common New Testament
Not that we lord it over your faith; but we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.
Daniel Mace New Testament
not that I would arbitrarily prescribe what you should believe, but rather encourage you to go on: for 'tis by faith you have stood.
Darby Translation
Not that we rule over your faith, but are fellow-workmen of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
Godbey New Testament
not that we domineer over your faith, but we are fellow-workers of your joy: for by faith you stand.
Goodspeed New Testament
Not that we are the masters of you and your faith; we are working with you to make you happy, for in your faith you stand firm enough.
John Wesley New Testament
Not that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy; for by faith ye have stood.
Julia Smith Translation
Not that we are masters of your faith, but we are aiders of your joy: for ye have stood in the faith.
King James 2000
Not that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith you stand.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers for your joy, because by faith you stand firm.
Modern King James verseion
Not that we have dominion over your faith, but we are helpers of your joy; for by faith you stand.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Not that we be lords over your faith: but helpers of your joy. For by faith ye stand.
Moffatt New Testament
(Not that we lord it over your faith ??no, we co-operate for your joy: you have a standing of your own in the faith.)
Montgomery New Testament
(not that I am attempting to lord it over your faith, but rather to work with you for your happiness); for your faith is stedfast.
NET Bible
I do not mean that we rule over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because by faith you stand firm.
New Heart English Bible
Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.
Noyes New Testament
not that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy. For in respect to faith ye stand firm.
Sawyer New Testament
Not that we are lords of your faith, but co-laborers of your joy; for you stand firm by the faith.
The Emphasized Bible
Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are, helpers, of your joy, for, by your faith, ye stand.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
not that we have dominion over your faith, but are fellow-helpers of your joy; for by faith ye stand.
Twentieth Century New Testament
I do not mean that we are to dictate to you with regard to your faith; on the contrary, we work with you for your true happiness; indeed, it is through your faith that you are standing firm.
Webster
Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
Weymouth New Testament
Not that we want to lord it over you in respect of your faith--we do, however, desire to help your joy--for in the matter of your faith you are standing firm.
Williams New Testament
Not that we are trying to lord it over your faith, but we are workers with you to promote your joy, for in your faith you are standing firm.
World English Bible
Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.
Worrell New Testament
Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy; for by faith ye have been standing.
Worsley New Testament
not that we are lords over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
Youngs Literal Translation
not that we are lords over your faith, but we are workers together with your joy, for by the faith ye stand.
Themes
Joy » Ministers should » Promote, in their people
Joy » Instances of » Of paul and the corinthians, because the excommunicated member repented
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 1:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul Delays His Visit To Corinth
23 I call upon God as a witness on my behalf that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth. 24 It is not that we are trying to rule over your faith, but rather to work with you for your joy, because you have been standing firm in the faith.
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 11:20
That's right! They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you remain only because of faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid!
1 Corinthians 15:1
Now I'm making known to you, brothers, the gospel that I proclaimed to you, which you accepted, on which you have taken your stand,
1 Peter 5:3
Do not lord it over the people entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.
Matthew 23:8-10
"But you are not to be called "Rabbi,' because you have only one teacher, and all of you are brothers.
Matthew 24:49
and begins to beat his fellow servants and eat and drink with the drunks,
Romans 1:12
that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine.
Romans 5:2
Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace by which we have been established, and we boast because of our hope in God's glory.
1 Corinthians 3:5
Who is Apollos, anyhow? Or who is Paul? They're merely servants through whom you came to believe, as the Lord gave to each of us his task.
2 Corinthians 2:1-3
Now I decided not to pay you another painful visit.
2 Corinthians 4:5
For we do not preach ourselves, but rather Jesus the Messiah as Lord, and ourselves as merely your servants for Jesus' sake.
2 Corinthians 5:7
For we live by faith, not by sight.
Ephesians 6:14-16
Stand firm, therefore, having fastened the belt of truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
Philippians 1:25-26
Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will continue to live and be with all of you, so you will mature in the faith and know joy in it.
2 Timothy 2:24-26
A servant of the Lord must not argue. Instead, he must be kind to everyone, teachable, willing to suffer wrong,
1 Peter 5:8-9
Be clear-minded and alert. Your opponent, the Devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.