2 Corinthians 1:24 Parallel Translations

It isn't that we want to have control over your Christian faith. Rather, we want to work with you so that you will be happy. Certainly, you are firmly established in the Christian faith.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

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

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

WEY:

Not that we want to lord it over you in respect of your faith--we do, however, desire to help your joy--for in the matter of your faith you are standing firm.

WBS:

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

WEB:

Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.

YLT:

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

2 Corinthians 1:24 Cross References

XREF:

Romans 11:20 Quite right, they were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear;

1 Corinthians 15:1 Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand,

2 Corinthians 4:5 For we do not preach ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bond-servants for Jesus' sake.

2 Corinthians 11:20 For you tolerate it if anyone enslaves you, anyone devours you, anyone takes advantage of you, anyone exalts himself, anyone hits you in the face.

1 Peter 5:3 nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

1:24 {15} Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your {a} joy: for by faith ye stand.
(15) He removes all suspicion of arrogance, declaring that he speaks not as a lord to them, but as a servant, appointed by God to comfort them.
(a) He sets the joy and peace of conscience, which God is author of, as opposed to tyrannous fear, and in addition shows the result of the Gospel.

PNT:

1:24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith. Not that he would exercise a lordship. How different this is from the arrogant style of a Catholic bishop!
But are helpers of your joy. Paul wishes rather to be a helper.
For by faith ye stand. Faith in Christ. He hath dominion. Every disciple is accountable to him. Not even an apostle can come between.

WES:

1:24 Not that we have dominion over your faith - This is the prerogative of God alone. But are helpers of your joy - And faith from which it springs. For by faith ye have stood - To this day. We see the light in which ministers should always consider themselves, and in which they are to be considered by others. Not as having dominion over the faith of their people, and having a right to dictate by their own authority what they shall believe, or what they shall do; but as helpers of their joy, by helping them forward in faith and holiness. In this view, how amiable does their office appear! and how friendly to the happiness of mankind! How far, then, are they from true benevolence, who would expose it to ridicule and contempt!

MHC:

1:15-24 The apostle clears himself from the charge of levity and inconstancy, in not coming to Corinth. Good men should be careful to keep the reputation of sincerity and constancy; they should not resolve, but on careful thought; and they will not change unless for weighty reasons. Nothing can render God's promises more certain: his giving them through Christ, assures us they are his promises; as the wonders God wrought in the life, resurrection, and ascension of his Son, confirm faith. The Holy Spirit makes Christians firm in the faith of the gospel: the quickening of the Spirit is an earnest of everlasting life; and the comforts of the Spirit are an earnest of everlasting joy. The apostle desired to spare the blame he feared would be unavoidable, if he had gone to Corinth before he learned what effect his former letter produced. Our strength and ability are owing to faith; and our comfort and joy must flow from faith. The holy tempers and gracious fruits which attend faith, secure from delusion in so important a matter.

CONC:

Authority Desire Dominion Faith Fast Fellow Fellow-workmen Firm Helpers However Joy Lords Lordship Matter Respect Rule Stand Standing Support Workers

Authority Desire Dominion Faith Fast Fellow Fellow-Workmen Firm Help Helpers However Joy Lordship Matter Respect Rule Stand Standing Support Together Want Work Workers

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