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 recommend ourselves? or do we need, as some do, recommendatory epistles to you, or letters of recommendation from you?
2 Corinthians 5:12
for we are not again recommending ourselves to you, but giving you an occasion of glorying on our account; that ye may have somewhat to answer those who glory in appearance, and not in heart.
We speak
2 Corinthians 11:10
As the truth of Christ is in me, this boast shall not be taken from me in the regions of Achaia.
Romans 9:1
I say the truth in Christ, I lye not, (my conscience bearing me witness in the holy Ghost,)
But
2 Corinthians 5:13
For whether we be in extasies, it is to God: or if we be composed, it is for your benefit.
2 Corinthians 10:8
For though I should boast yet more of our authority, (which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction) I should not be ashamed:
2 Corinthians 13:10
Therefore I write these things while absent, that when present I may not use severity, according to the power which the Lord hath given me for edification, and not for destruction.
1 Corinthians 9:12
If others partake of this power over you, may not we rather? though we have not used this power; but we bear all things, least we should cause any hindrance to the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 10:33
Even as I also endeavour to please all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 14:26
What is then to be done, my brethren? when ye come together, if any of you hath a psalm, a doctrine, a tongue, a revelation, an interpretation,---let all be done for edification.
Dearly
2 Corinthians 12:15
And I will with the greatest pleasure spend and be spent for your souls; even though the more I love you, the less I should be loved.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Having therefore, my beloved, these promises, let us purify ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Romans 12:19
Avenge not yourselves, my beloved; but rather give place to the wrath of others: for it is written, "Vengeance belongeth to me, I will recompence, saith the Lord."
1 Corinthians 10:14
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, flee from idolatry.
Philippians 4:1
Wherefore, my brethren, beloved and much desired, my joy and crown, so stand ye fast in the Lord, my beloved.
General references
1 Corinthians 10:33
Even as I also endeavour to please all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.