2 Corinthians 11:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 11:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 11:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren w..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 11:9 — KJV
“And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:9 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 11:9 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 11:9
“And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred and ten years old.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:9: came, things, being
“And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren. his carriage: Heb. the vessels from upon him saluted...: Heb. asked his brethren of peace”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:9: brethren, came, keep
“And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers, being over the host of the LORD, were keepers of the entry. gates: Heb. thresholds”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:9: brethren, being, keep
“Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. while...: Heb. being yet shut up”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:9: came, kept, being
“And there was no passover like to that kept in Israel from the days of Samuel the prophet; neither did all the kings of Israel keep such a passover as Josiah kept, and the priests, and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel that were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:9: present, kept, keep
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