Parallel Verses
NET Bible
I do not mean that we rule over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because by faith you stand firm.
New American Standard Bible
Not that we
King James Version
Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
Holman Bible
I do not mean that we have control of
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International Standard Version
It is not that we are trying to rule over your faith, but rather to work with you for your joy, because you have been standing firm in the faith.
A Conservative Version
Not because we lord over your faith, but are co-workmen of your joy, for by faith ye stand.
American Standard Version
Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.
Amplified
not that we rule [like dictators] over your faith, but rather we work with you for [the increase of] your joy; for in your faith you stand firm [in your strong conviction that Jesus of Nazareth—the Messiah—is the Son of God, through whom we obtain eternal salvation].
An Understandable Version
For we do not have [the right to] rule over your faith [i.e., to dictate concerning your personal relationship with God], but we want to work with you for your happiness. For you are [already] standing firm in your faith. [Note: This whole narrative alludes to some unresolved problems still existing there in Corinth].
Anderson New Testament
not that we are lords over your faith, but fellow- workers for your joy: for by faith you 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.
Common New Testament
Not that we lord it over your faith; but we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.
Daniel Mace New Testament
not that I would arbitrarily prescribe what you should believe, but rather encourage you to go on: for 'tis by faith you have stood.
Darby Translation
Not that we rule over your faith, but are fellow-workmen of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
Godbey New Testament
not that we domineer over your faith, but we are fellow-workers of your joy: for by faith you stand.
Goodspeed New Testament
Not that we are the masters of you and your faith; we are working with you to make you happy, for in your faith you stand firm enough.
John Wesley New Testament
Not that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy; for by faith ye have stood.
Julia Smith Translation
Not that we are masters of your faith, but we are aiders of your joy: for ye have stood in the faith.
King James 2000
Not that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith you stand.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers for your joy, because by faith you stand firm.
Modern King James verseion
Not that we have dominion over your faith, but we are helpers of your joy; for by faith you stand.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Not that we be lords over your faith: but helpers of your joy. For by faith ye stand.
Moffatt New Testament
(Not that we lord it over your faith ??no, we co-operate for your joy: you have a standing of your own in the faith.)
Montgomery New Testament
(not that I am attempting to lord it over your faith, but rather to work with you for your happiness); for your faith is stedfast.
New Heart English Bible
Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.
Noyes New Testament
not that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy. For in respect to faith ye stand firm.
Sawyer New Testament
Not that we are lords of your faith, but co-laborers of your joy; for you stand firm by the faith.
The Emphasized Bible
Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are, helpers, of your joy, for, by your faith, ye stand.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
not that we have dominion over your faith, but are fellow-helpers of your joy; for by faith ye stand.
Twentieth Century New Testament
I do not mean that we are to dictate to you with regard to your faith; on the contrary, we work with you for your true happiness; indeed, it is through your faith that you are standing firm.
Webster
Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
Weymouth New Testament
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.
Williams New Testament
Not that we are trying to lord it over your faith, but we are workers with you to promote your joy, for in your faith you are standing firm.
World English Bible
Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.
Worrell New Testament
Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy; for by faith ye have been standing.
Worsley New Testament
not that we are lords over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
Youngs Literal Translation
not that we are lords over your faith, but we are workers together with your joy, for by the faith ye stand.
Themes
Joy » Ministers should » Promote, in their people
Joy » Instances of » Of paul and the corinthians, because the excommunicated member repented
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 1:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul Delays His Visit To Corinth
23 Now I appeal to God as my witness, that to spare you I did not come again to Corinth. 24 I do not mean that we rule over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because by faith you stand firm.
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 11:20
Granted! They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but fear!
1 Corinthians 15:1
Now I want to make clear for you, brothers and sisters, the gospel that I preached to you, that you received and on which you stand,
1 Peter 5:3
And do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.
Matthew 23:8-10
But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have one Teacher and you are all brothers.
Matthew 24:49
and he begins to beat his fellow slaves and to eat and drink with drunkards,
Romans 1:12
that is, that we may be mutually comforted by one another's faith, both yours and mine.
Romans 5:2
through whom we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of God's glory.
1 Corinthians 3:5
What is Apollos, really? Or what is Paul? Servants through whom you came to believe, and each of us in the ministry the Lord gave us.
2 Corinthians 2:1-3
So I made up my own mind not to pay you another painful visit.
2 Corinthians 4:5
For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus' sake.
2 Corinthians 5:7
for we live by faith, not by sight.
Ephesians 6:14-16
Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,
Philippians 1:25-26
And since I am sure of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for the sake of your progress and joy in the faith,
2 Timothy 2:24-26
And the Lord's slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,
1 Peter 5:8-9
Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.