2 Corinthians 10:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 10:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 10:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 10:8 — KJV
“For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:”
— 2 Corinthians 10:8 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 10:8 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 10:8
“Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 10:8: should, lord, hath
“When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 10:8: should, somewhat, lord
“But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 10:8: should, more, lord
“Know for a certainty that the LORD your God will no more drive out any of these nations from before you; but they shall be snares and traps unto you, and scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 10:8: more, lord, hath
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 10:8: more, lord, hath
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