2 Corinthians 1:24
22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
23 Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.
Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- 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.
- KJV
- Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
- WEB
- We don’t control your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.
- ASV
- Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.
- DARBY
- Not that we rule over your faith, but are fellow-workmen of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
- BLB
- Not that we lord it over your⁺ faith, but we are fellow workers with you⁺ of joy; for in the faith you⁺ stand firm.
- ÅB
- ikke at vi er herrer over deres tro, men vi arbeider med på deres glede; for dere står i troen.
- OTB
- Ikke at vi har herredømme over deres tro, men vi arbeider med dere for deres glede; for i troen står dere faste.
- B1930
- ikke at vi er herrer over eders tro, men vi arbeider med på eders glede; for I står i troen.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
1 Peter 5:3
Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
Read in context1 Corinthians 15:1
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
Read in context2 Timothy 2:24–26
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
Read in contextRomans 5:2
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Read in contextPhilippians 1:25–26
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
Read in context2 Corinthians 4:5
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.
Read in contextMatthew 24:49
And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;
Read in contextMatthew 23:8–10
But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
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