Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.

General references

Bible References

Think

2 Corinthians 3:1
Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some, letters of recommendation to you or from you?
2 Corinthians 5:12
We are not commending ourselves to you again, but giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that you may have a reply for those who take pride in the outward appearance rather than in the heart.

We speak

2 Corinthians 11:10
As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.
Romans 9:1
I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience is testifying to me with the Holy Spirit

But

2 Corinthians 5:13
For if we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we have a sound mind, it is for you.
2 Corinthians 10:8
For if I boast some more about our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I am not ashamed.
2 Corinthians 13:10
This is why I am writing these things while absent, that when I am there I will not use severity, in keeping with the authority the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down.
1 Corinthians 9:12
If others have this right to receive benefits from you, don’t we even more?

However, we have not made use of this right; instead we endure everything so that we will not hinder the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 10:33
just as I also try to please all people in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, so that they may be saved.

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1 Corinthians 14:26
What then is the conclusion, brothers? Whenever you come together, each one has a psalm, a teaching, a revelation, another language, or an interpretation. All things must be done for edification.

Dearly

2 Corinthians 12:15
I will most gladly spend and be spent for you. If I love you more, am I to be loved less?
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, dear friends, since we have such promises, let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, completing our sanctification in the fear of God.
Romans 12:19
Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for His wrath. For it is written: Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay, says the Lord.
1 Corinthians 10:14
Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.
Philippians 4:1
So then, my brothers, you are dearly loved and longed for—my joy and crown. In this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.

General references

1 Corinthians 10:33
just as I also try to please all people in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, so that they may be saved.

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