2 Corinthians 1:24
This is not because we are trying to control what your faith should be. Instead, we are working with you for your joy, as you stand in your faith.
Unlocked Literal Bible
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
Cross References
Matthew 24:49and begins to beat his fellow servants, and eats and drinks with drunkards,
Romans 5:2Through him we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the certain hope of the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 3:5Who then is Apollos? Who is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, to each of whom the Lord gave tasks.
2 Corinthians 2:1So I decided for my own part that I would not again come to you in painful circumstances.
2 Corinthians 5:7For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Philippians 1:25Being convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress 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 →