2 Corinthians 1:24 “Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with yo…”

2 Corinthians 1:24

Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

World English Bible

We don’t control your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.

American Standard Version

Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.

Geneva Bible 1599

Not that wee haue dominion ouer your faith, but wee are helpers of your ioy: for by faith yee stande.

Darby Translation

Not that we rule over your faith, but are fellow-workmen of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

Young's Literal Translation

not that we are lords over your faith, but we are workers together with your joy, for by the faith ye stand.

Bible in Basic English

Not that we have authority over your faith, but we are helpers of your joy: for it is faith which is your support.

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Cross references

“that”

1 Peter 5:3 2 Timothy 2:24–26 Matthew 23:8–10 Matthew 24:49 1 Corinthians 3:5

1 Peter 5:3 · BSB

not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

2 Timothy 2:24–26 · BSB

And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

Matthew 23:8–10 · BSB

But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.

Matthew 24:49 · BSB

And he begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards.

1 Corinthians 3:5 · BSB

What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role.

“are”

2 Corinthians 2:1–3 Romans 1:12 Philippians 1:25 Philippians 1:26

2 Corinthians 2:1–3 · BSB

So I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you.

Romans 1:12 · BSB

that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.

Philippians 1:25 · BSB

Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

Philippians 1:26 · BSB

so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me.

“for”

1 Corinthians 15:1 Romans 5:2 2 Corinthians 5:7 Romans 11:20 Ephesians 6:14–16 1 Peter 5:8

1 Corinthians 15:1 · BSB

Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm.

Romans 5:2 · BSB

through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 5:7 · BSB

For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Romans 11:20 · BSB

That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.

Ephesians 6:14–16 · BSB

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,

1 Peter 5:8 · BSB

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Also

2 Corinthians 4:5

2 Corinthians 4:5 · BSB

For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

23I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.

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