2 Corinthians 3:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 3:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 3:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of comme..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 3:1 — KJV
“Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?”
— 2 Corinthians 3:1 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 3:1 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 3:1
“For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. in appearance: Gr. in the face”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:1: again, commend, ourselves
“And Moses spake unto the people, saying, Arm some of yourselves unto the war, and let them go against the Midianites, and avenge the LORD of Midian.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:1: again, ourselves, some
“Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:1: again, ourselves, need
“And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:1: again, some, others
“And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 3:1: again, some, others
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