Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.
Bible References
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1 Corinthians 9:15
But I have not availed myself of any of these rights. And I am not writing this so that it would be done in my case, for I would rather die than have anyone make my boast [i.e., of preaching without financial support] an empty one.
2 Corinthians 7:3
I am not saying this to condemn you, for [as] I said before, you have such a place in our hearts that we would live or die with you.
2 Corinthians 12:19
You have been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves [have you not]? We are [simply] speaking [the truth] before God in [fellowship with] Christ. But everything [we are doing], dear friends, is to build you up [spiritually].