2 Corinthians 7:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“So even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong or the one who was harmed, but rather that your earnestness on our behalf would be made clear to you in the sight of God.”
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“So even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong or the one who was harmed, but rather that your earnestness on our behalf would be made clear to you in the sight of God.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.”
King James Version · Public Domain“So although I wrote unto you, I wrote not for his cause that did the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered the wrong, but that your earnest care for us might be made manifest unto you in the sight of God.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“If, then, I also wrote to you--not for his cause who did wrong, nor for his cause who did suffer wrong, but for our diligence in your behalf being manifested unto you before God--”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Corinthians 7:12 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Corinthians 5:1It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife.
- 2 Corinthians 2:3I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be saddened by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.
- 2 Corinthians 2:9My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
- 2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
- 2 Corinthians 7:8Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Although I did regret it, I now see that my letter caused you sorrow, but only for a short time.
- 2 Corinthians 11:11Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
- 2 Corinthians 11:28Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.
- 1 Timothy 3:5For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?
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