2 Corinthians 12:14

See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

Cross References (22)

  • Proverbs 19:14 (13)

    Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

  • Genesis 24:35–36 (9)

    “The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, men

  • 1 Corinthians 10:33 (8)

    as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be s

  • Genesis 31:14–15 (7)

    And Rachel and Leah replied, “Do we have any portion or inheritance left in our father’s house?

  • 1 Corinthians 10:24 (6)

    No one should seek his own good, but the good of others.

  • Proverbs 13:22 (6)

    A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.

  • Ezekiel 34:2 (5)

    “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe

  • 2 Corinthians 1:15 (5)

    Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:11 (4)

    For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—

  • Philippians 4:17 (4)

    Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:14–15 (4)

    I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.

  • 1 Peter 5:2–4 (4)

    Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would hav

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:5–6 (4)

    As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!

  • Acts 20:33 (4)

    I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:19 (2)

    But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:8 (2)

    We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:19–20 (1)

    After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesu

  • 2 Corinthians 13:1–2 (1)

    This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.

  • Proverbs 11:30 (1)

    The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

  • Philippians 4:1 (1)

    Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my belo

  • 1 Corinthians 11:34 (0)

    If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I co

  • 1 Corinthians 16:5 (0)

    After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.