2 Corinthians 9:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 9:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 9:4 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in thi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 9:4 — KJV
“Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.”
— 2 Corinthians 9:4 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 9:4 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 9:4
“So there was gathered much people together, who stopped all the fountains, and the brook that ran through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and find much water? ran: Heb. overflowed”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:4: come, find, say
“Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. a piece...: or, a stater: it is half an ounce of silver, in value two shillings and six pence, sterling; about fifty five cents”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:4: lest, come, find
“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 9:4: lest, find, should
“That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:4: lest, say, should
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 9:4: come, say, same
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