2Co 10:17-18 “But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.” It is in our human nature to boast of ourselves. We want our accomplishments recognized, even if it is just for being the toughest guy in the neighborhood. If others will … Continue reading HE THAT GLORIETH
TO PREACH THE GOSPEL IN REGIONS BEYOND YOU
2Co 10:14-16 “For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ: Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men's labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we … Continue reading TO PREACH THE GOSPEL IN REGIONS BEYOND YOU
AS IN WORD, ALSO IN DEED
2Co 10:11-13 “Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present. For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and … Continue reading AS IN WORD, ALSO IN DEED
AFTER THE OUTWARD APPEARANCE
2Co 10:7-10 “Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's. For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, … Continue reading AFTER THE OUTWARD APPEARANCE
MIGHTY THROUGH GOD
2Co 10:3-6 “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every … Continue reading MIGHTY THROUGH GOD
BY THE MEEKNESS AND GENTLENESS OF CHRIST
2Co 10:1-2 “Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think … Continue reading BY THE MEEKNESS AND GENTLENESS OF CHRIST
THANK GOD FOR HIS UNSPEAKABLE GIFT
2Co 9:12-15 “For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men; And by … Continue reading THANK GOD FOR HIS UNSPEAKABLE GIFT
AND GOD IS ABLE
2Co 9:8-11 “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth forever. Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister … Continue reading AND GOD IS ABLE
GOD LOVETH A CHEERFUL GIVER
2Co 9:5-7 “Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also … Continue reading GOD LOVETH A CHEERFUL GIVER
YOUR ZEAL HATH PROVOKED MANY
2Co 9:1-4 “For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many. Yet have I sent the brethren, … Continue reading YOUR ZEAL HATH PROVOKED MANY