Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?
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Epistles
Bible References
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2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not like the majority who peddle the word of God, but as from pure motives--but as from God--we speak before God in Christ.
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.
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 12:11
I have become a fool! You compelled me, for I ought to have been commended by you, for [I am] in no way inferior to the preeminent apostles, even if I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 3:10
According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon [it]. But each one must direct his attention to how he is building upon [it].
1 Corinthians 4:15
For if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, yet [you do] not [have] many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I fathered you through the gospel.
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.
Epistles
Acts 18:27
And [when] he wanted to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged [him] [and] wrote to the disciples to welcome him. [When he] arrived, {he} assisted greatly those who had believed through grace.
1 Corinthians 16:3
And whenever I arrive, whomever you approve by letters, I will send these to take your gift to Jerusalem.