2 Corinthians 1:24
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.”
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“Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“not that we are lords over your faith, but we are workers together with your joy, for by the faith ye stand.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Corinthians 1:24 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 23:8But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.
- Matthew 24:49And he begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards.
- Romans 1:12that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.
- Romans 5:2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
- Romans 11:20That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.
- 1 Corinthians 3:5What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role.
- 1 Corinthians 15:1Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm.
- 2 Corinthians 2:1So I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you.
- 2 Corinthians 4:5For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.
- 2 Corinthians 5:7For we walk by faith, not by sight.
- Ephesians 6:14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,
- Philippians 1:25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
- 2 Timothy 2:24And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
- 1 Peter 5:3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
- 1 Peter 5:8Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
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