2 Corinthians 12:13

For what is there that you have had which is less than the other churches, except that I myself did not burden you? Forgive me this injury.

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In The King James Version

For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.

In Context

12And the seal of my Apostleship has been set over you, with all patience, with signs and wonders and miracles.

14Behold, this is the third time I have prepared to come to you, and yet I will not be a burden to you. For I am seeking not the things that are yours, but you yourselves. And neither should the children store up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:6Or is it only myself and Barnabas who do not have the authority to act in this way?

1 Corinthians 9:15Yet I have used none of these things. And I have not written so that these things may be done for me. For it is better for me to die, rather than to let anyone empty out my glory.

2 Corinthians 12:14Behold, this is the third time I have prepared to come to you, and yet I will not be a burden to you. For I am seeking not the things that are yours, but you yourselves. And neither should the children store up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 12:12-21

Paul's Expostulations. ( a. d. 57.) 11 I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing. 12 Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. 13 For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong. 14 Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you;… Read the whole commentary →

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