2 Corinthians 12:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 12:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 12:19 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 12:19 — KJV
“Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.”
— 2 Corinthians 12:19 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 12:19 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 12:19
“Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:19: again, ourselves, before
“And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:19: again, speak, god
“But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:19: before, god, christ
“I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. preferring...: or, prejudice”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:19: before, god, christ
“I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; confession: or, profession”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 12:19: before, god, christ
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