2 Corinthians 9:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 9:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 9:3 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be read..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 9:3 — KJV
“Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:”
— 2 Corinthians 9:3 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 9:3 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 9:3
“And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:3: yet, lest, should
“But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:3: sent, brethren, lest
“And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:3: sent, should, ready
“Forty stripes he may give him, and not exceed: lest, if he should exceed, and beat him above these with many stripes, then thy brother should seem vile unto thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:3: lest, should, may
“And the princes of the Philistines were wroth with him; and the princes of the Philistines said unto him, Make this fellow return, that he may go again to his place which thou hast appointed him, and let him not go down with us to battle, lest in the battle he be an adversary to us: for wherewith should he reconcile himself unto his master? should it not be with the heads of these men?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:3: lest, should, may
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