2 Corinthians 5:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 5:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 5:12 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 5:12 — KJV
“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”
— 2 Corinthians 5:12 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 5:12 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 5:12
“And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it. shall light: or, shall cause to ascend it: Heb. the face of it”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:12: again, give, may
“And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the LORD, and the king's hand was restored him again, and became as it was before. the LORD, and: Heb. the face of the LORD, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:12: again, may, answer
“And he said unto them, What advice give ye that we may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that thy father did put upon us?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:12: give, may, somewhat
“Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:12: ourselves, again, give
“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. hath: Gr. is he who hath”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:12: give, glory, heart
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