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
Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, like some, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?
2 Corinthians 5:12
For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but are giving you occasion to glory on our behalf, so that you may have it to answer those boasting in appearance, and not in heart.
We speak
2 Corinthians 11:10
The truth of Christ is in me that this boasting shall not be silenced in me in the regions of Achaia.
Romans 9:1
I tell the truth in Christ, I do not lie, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit,
But
2 Corinthians 5:13
For if we are out of our mind, it is to God; or if we are in our senses, it is for you.
2 Corinthians 10:8
For even if I also should boast somewhat more fully of our authority (which the Lord has given us for building up, and not for pulling you down) I will not be put to shame;
2 Corinthians 13:10
Therefore I write these things while absent, lest being present I may not deal sharply with you according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for pulling down.
1 Corinthians 9:12
If others have a share of this authority over you, rather should not we? But we have not used this authority, but we endured all things lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 10:33
even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, so that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 14:26
Then how is it, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be for building up.
Dearly
2 Corinthians 12:15
And I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls, even if loving you more and more, I am loved the less.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Then having these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilements of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Romans 12:19
not avenging yourselves, beloved, but giving place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord."
1 Corinthians 10:14
Therefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my brothers, ones loved and longed for, my joy and crown, stand fast in this way in the Lord, beloved ones.
General references
1 Corinthians 10:33
even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, so that they may be saved.