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
We begin to praise ourselves again. Need we, as some others, of epistles of recommendation unto you? Or letters of recommendation from you?
2 Corinthians 5:12
We praise not ourselves again unto you, but give you an occasion to rejoice of us, that ye may have somewhat against them, which rejoice in the face, and not in the heart.
We speak
2 Corinthians 11:10
If the truth of Christ be in me, this rejoicing shall not be taken from me in the regions of Achaia.
Romans 9:1
I say the truth in Christ, and lie not, in that whereof my conscience beareth me witness in the holy ghost,
But
2 Corinthians 5:13
For if we be too fervent, to God are we too fervent: if we keep measure, for your cause keep we measure.
2 Corinthians 10:8
And though I should boast myself somewhat more of our authority which the Lord hath given us to edify and not to destroy you, it should not be to my shame.
2 Corinthians 13:10
Therefore write I these things being absent, lest when I am present I should use sharpness according to the power which the Lord hath given me, to edify, and not to destroy.
1 Corinthians 9:12
If others be partakers of this power over you, wherefore are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power: but suffer 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 mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they might be saved.
1 Corinthians 14:26
How is it then brethren? When ye come together, every man hath his song, hath his doctrine, hath his tongue, hath his revelation, hath his interpretation: Let all things be done unto edifying.
Dearly
2 Corinthians 12:15
I will very gladly bestow, and will be bestowed for your souls: though the more I love you, the less I am loved again.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Seeing that we have such promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, and grow up to full holiness in the fear of God.
Romans 12:19
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves but give room unto the wrath of God. For it is written, "Vengeance is mine, and I will reward, saith the Lord."
1 Corinthians 10:14
Wherefore my dear beloved, flee from worshipping of idols.
Philippians 4:1
Therefore my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so continue in the Lord, ye beloved.
General references
1 Corinthians 10:33
Even as I please all men in all things not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they might be saved.