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.
We speak
But
General references
Bible References
Think
2 Corinthians 3:1
Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or [do we], like some, need letters of recommendation to you or from you?
2 Corinthians 5:12
We are not commending ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to boast about us, in order that you may have [an answer] for those who boast in appearance and not in 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 am telling the truth in Christ--[I am] not lying; my conscience bears witness to me in the Holy Spirit--
But
2 Corinthians 5:13
For if we are out of our senses, [it is] for God; if we are of sound mind, [it is] for you.
2 Corinthians 10:8
For even if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave [us] {for building you up and not for tearing you down}, I will not be put to shame,
2 Corinthians 13:10
Because of this, I am writing these [things] [although I] am absent, in order that [when I] am present I may not have to act severely according to the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.
1 Corinthians 9:12
If others share this right over you, do we not [do so] even more? Yet we have not made use of this right, but we endure all [things], in order that we may not cause any hindrance to the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 10:33
just as I also please all [people] in all [things], not seeking my own benefit, but the [benefit] of the many, in order that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 14:26
{Therefore what should you do}, brothers? Whenever you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. All [things] must be [done] for edification.
Dearly
2 Corinthians 12:15
But I will spend and be expended most gladly for your lives. If I love you much more, am I to be loved less?
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore [since we] have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of body and spirit, accomplishing holiness in the fear of God.
Romans 12:19
Do not take revenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to [God's] wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance [is] mine, I will repay," says the Lord.
1 Corinthians 10:14
Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.
Philippians 4:1
So then, my beloved and greatly desired brothers, my joy and crown, thus stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.
General references
1 Corinthians 10:33
just as I also please all [people] in all [things], not seeking my own benefit, but the [benefit] of the many, in order that they may be saved.