2 Corinthians 1:24
Not that we have authority over your faith, but we are helpers of your joy: for it is faith which is your support.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
In Context
23But God is my witness that it was in pity for you that I did not come to Corinth at that time.
Cross References
Matthew 24:49And is cruel to the other servants, taking his pleasure with those who are overcome with wine;
Romans 5:2Through whom, in the same way, we have been able by faith to come to this grace in which we now are; and let us have joy in hope of the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 3:5What then is Apollos? and what is Paul? They are but servants who gave you the good news as God gave it to them.
2 Corinthians 2:1But it was my decision for myself, not to come again to you with sorrow.
2 Corinthians 5:7(For we are walking by faith, not by seeing,)
Philippians 1:25And being certain of this, I am conscious that I will go on, yes, and go on with you all, for your growth and joy in the faith;
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 1:16-24
Paul's Sincerity and Affliction. ( a. d. 57.) 15 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; 16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judæa. 17 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? 18 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.… Read the whole commentary →