2 Corinthians 1:24
Not that we want to lord it over you in respect of your faith--we do, however, desire to help your joy--for in the matter of your faith you are standing firm.
Weymouth NT (1912)
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 should begin to beat his fellow servants, while he eats and drinks with drunkards;
Romans 5:2through whom also, as the result of faith, we have obtained an introduction into that state of favour with God in which we stand, and we exult in hope of some day sharing in God's glory.
1 Corinthians 3:5What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are just God's servants, through whose efforts, and as the Lord granted power to each, you accepted the faith.
2 Corinthians 2:1But, so far as I am concerned, I have resolved not to have a painful visit the next time I come to see you.
2 Corinthians 5:7for we are living a life of faith, and not one of sight.
Philippians 1:25I am convinced of this, and I know that I shall remain, and shall go on working side by side with you all, to promote 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 →