Prior verses included Paul's extraordinary heavenly experience (2 Corinthians 12:1–3). This moment provided him with insights he was not allowed to reveal to others (2 Corinthians 12:4). To prevent Paul from being conceited about this knowledge, God sent Paul an unspecified "thorn in the flesh," or a "stake in the flesh."
Proverbs 11:25 A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Proverbs 22:9 A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. 2 Corinthians 9:5
2 Corinthians 12:2New International Version. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. Read full chapter. 2 Corinthians 12:2 in all English translations. 2 Corinthians 11.
Their methods and their teaching are constantly alluded to in these Epistles (1 Corinthians 1:17, 31; 1 Corinthians 2:1-4; and 2 Corinthians 10:12, 15; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, etc.), But as of sincerity, but as of God. lake one who speaks from the sincerity of his heart ( 2 Corinthians 1:12 ; 2 Corinthians 4:2 ) and by the inspiration of God
2 Corinthians 9:11King James Version. 11 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. Read full chapter. 2 Corinthians 9:11 in all English translations. 2 Corinthians 8.
11 Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell.[ a] Be restored; listen to my appeal;[ b] agree with one another; live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. 13 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of[ c] the Holy Spirit be with all
Christian Standard Bible. 2 In fact, I made up my mind about this: I would not come to you on another painful visit.[ a] 2 For if I cause you pain, then who will cheer me other than the one being hurt by me?[ b] 3 I wrote this very thing so that when I came I wouldn’t have pain from those who ought to give me joy, because I am confident about
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