Cross references

2 Corinthians 12:19

Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.

2 Corinthians 12:19 BSB

2 Corinthians 12:19 has 15 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 3 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Romans 9:1 (8 votes) and 1 Corinthians 14:26 (4 votes). 22 other verses point back to it. It links with 9 other books, from Genesis 31 to 1 Thessalonians 5.

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Which verses does 2 Corinthians 12:19 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. Romans 9:18 votes

    I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.

  2. What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.

  3. For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.

  4. Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

  5. Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

  6. If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ. Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? …

  7. 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 saved.

  8. Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you?

  9. We are not commending ourselves to you again. Instead, we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you can answer those who take pride in appearances rather than in the heart. If we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.

  10. Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

  11. As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.

  12. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is forever worthy of praise, knows that I am not lying.

  13. And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?

Which verses point to 2 Corinthians 12:19?

The 10 strongest of 22.