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2 Corinthians 12:14–15

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Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
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From verse 14

  1. Proverbs 19:14Rank 1 from verse 14
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    14House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.

  2. Genesis 24:35–36Rank 2 from verse 14
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    35And the Lord hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.

    36And Sarah my master’s wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath.

  3. 1 Corinthians 10:33Rank 3 from verse 14
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    33Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

  4. Genesis 31:14–15Rank 4 from verse 14
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    14And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, Is there yet any portion or inheritance for us in our father’s house?

    15Are we not counted of him strangers? for he hath sold us, and hath quite devoured also our money.

  5. 1 Corinthians 10:24Rank 5 from verse 14
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    24Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.

From verse 15

  1. 1 Thessalonians 2:8Rank 1 from verse 15
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    8So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

  2. 2 Corinthians 1:6Rank 2 from verse 15
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    6And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

  3. Colossians 1:24Rank 3 from verse 15
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    24Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:

  4. Philippians 2:17Rank 4 from verse 15
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    17Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

  5. 2 Timothy 2:10Rank 5 from verse 15
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    10Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

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2 Corinthians 12:14

COMBINED MEANING

behold

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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

time

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A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

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ready

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Prepared; in a state requiring no delay; willing or prompt.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

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lay

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Sense 1: To put, place, set, arrange, deposit, apply, establish, impose, or cause to be in a stated position or condition. Sense 2: As the past tense of lie, to recline, rest, be situated, or remain in a state. Sense 3: In lay with, to have sexual relations. Sense 4: To press or bear upon. Sense 5: In lay up, lay by, or lay in store, to keep, store, or treasure; in lay wait, lay snares, lay an ambush, or lay siege, to prepare or set. Sense 6: In lay hold or lay hands on, to seize, take, apprehend, or touch. Sense 7: In lay down one's life, to surrender or give it; in lay aside, lay apart, or lay away, to remove, reject, or put off.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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2 Corinthians 12:15

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very

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Sense 1: Truly, actually, exactly, or the same in identity. Sense 2: To a great or marked degree, used to intensify the quality named.

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COMBINED MEANING

spend

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Sense 1: To use, expend, consume, or give out. Sense 2: To pass time or life in a stated manner.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

spent

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1. Used, consumed, exhausted, or emptied. 2. Passed or drew toward its end, as time, a day, or life.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

loved

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of love, meaning to regard with affection or devotion.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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13For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.

14Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

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15And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.

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16But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.

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