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? We don't need letters of recommendation to you or from you as some other people do, do we?
2 Corinthians 5:12
We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that you may be able to answer those who take pride in outward appearance and not in what is 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 am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit --
But
2 Corinthians 5:13
For if we are out of our minds, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.
2 Corinthians 10:8
For 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 ashamed of doing so.
2 Corinthians 13:10
Because of this I am writing these things while absent, so that when I arrive I may not have to deal harshly with you by using my authority -- the Lord gave it to me for building up, not for tearing down!
1 Corinthians 9:12
If others receive this right from you, are we not more deserving? But we have not made use of this right. Instead we endure everything so that we may not be a hindrance to the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 10:33
just as I also try to please everyone in all things. I do not seek my own benefit, but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 14:26
What should you do then, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a song, has a lesson, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all these things be done for the strengthening of the church.
Dearly
2 Corinthians 12:15
Now I will most gladly spend and be spent for your lives! If I love you more, am I to be loved less?
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.
Romans 12:19
Do not avenge 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
So then, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.
Philippians 4:1
So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!
General references
1 Corinthians 10:33
just as I also try to please everyone in all things. I do not seek my own benefit, but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved.