Study Desk

So then, from now on we do not think of anyone from a human point of view.according to the flesh">[fn] Even if we did think of Christ from a human point of view,according to the flesh">[fn] we don't think of him that way any more.Matthew 12:50; John 6:63; 15:14; Galatians 5:6; Philippians 3:7-8; Colossians 3:11;">[xr]

GodHe">[fn] made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that we might become God's righteousness in him.Isaiah 53:6,9, 12; Romans 1:17; 5:19; 10:3; Galatians 3:13; Isaiah 53:6,9, 12,1 Peter 2:22,24; 1 John 3:5;">[xr]

Now I am happy, not because you had such sorrow, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you were sorry in a godly way, and so you were not hurt by us in any way.

So, even though I wrote to you, it wasn't because of the man who did the wrong or because of the man who was hurt. Instead, I wrote to you so that your devotion to us might be made perfectly clear to you before God.2 Corinthians 2:4;">[xr]

So we urged Titus to finish this work of kindnessthis grace">[fn] among you in the same way that he had started it.2 Corinthians 8:17; 12:18;">[xr]

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Although he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich.Matthew 8:20; Luke 9:58; Philippians 2:6-7;">[xr]

Now finish doing it, so that your eagerness to undertake it may be matched by its completion, in keeping with what you have.

At the present time, your surplus fills their need, so that their surplus may fill your need. In this way things are fair.

We have also sent with them our brother whom we have often tested in many ways and found to be dedicated. At present he is more dedicated than ever because he has so much confidence in you.

Now I have sent the brothers so that our boasting about you in this matter may not prove to be an idle boast, and so that you may stand ready, just as I said.2 Corinthians 8:6,17-18,22;">[xr]

Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.Proverbs 11:24-25; 28:27; Philippians 4:19;">[xr]

And so in their prayers for you they will long for you because of God's exceptional grace that was shown to you.2 Corinthians 8:1;">[xr]

Look at the plain facts! If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should remind himself of this: Just as he belongs to Christ, so do we.John 7:24; 1 Corinthians 3:23; 9:1; 14:37; 2 Corinthians 5:12; 1 John 4:6;">[xr]

So if I boast a little too much about our authority, which the Lord gave us to build you up and not to tear you down, I will not be ashamed of it.2 Corinthians 7:14; 12:6; 13:10;">[xr]

We will not boast about what cannot be evaluated. Instead, we will stay within the field that God assigned us, so as to reach even you.2 Corinthians 10:15;">[xr]

However, I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by its tricks, so your minds may somehow be lured away from sincere and pureand pure">[fn] devotion to Christ.Genesis 3:4; John 8:44; Ephesians 6:24; Colossians 2:4,8, 18; 1 Timothy 1:3; 4:1; Hebrews 13:9; 2 Peter 3:17;">[xr]

Even though I may be untrained as an orator, I am not so in the field of knowledge. We have made this clear to all of you in every possible way.1 Corinthians 1:17; 2 Corinthians 4:2; 5:11; 10:10; 12:12; Ephesians 3:4;">[xr]

Did I commit a sin when I humbled myself by proclaiming to you the gospel of God free of charge, so that you could be exalted?Acts 18:3; 1 Corinthians 9:6,12; 2 Corinthians 10:1;">[xr]

So it is not surprising if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their doomend">[fn] will match their deeds!2 Corinthians 3:9; Philippians 3:19;">[xr]

I will say it again: No one should think that I am a fool. But if you do, then treat me like a fool so that I can also boast a little.2 Corinthians 11:1;">[xr]