2 Corinthians 12:13For what is there in which you were made inferior to the rest of the assemblies, unless it is that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong.
The setting
Ephesus or Macedonia, ~56 AD. Paul writes his most emotional letter to the church he planted in Corinth, Greece...
The emotion here: hurt but using irony to make his point
The original word
aphiēmi (ἀφίετε) — to release a debt, cancel what is owed
Why it matters
Paul was the only apostle who refused financial support from churches he served
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Corinthians 12:13
This is sarcasm — Paul is asking forgiveness for NOT taking their money
Common misconceptionPeople think Paul is genuinely apologizing. He's being sarcastic — asking forgiveness for the 'wrong' of serving them for free while other teachers charged fees.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Corinthians 12:13
Bible Genome reading
2 Corinthians 12:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Corinthians 12:13 comes from the book of 2 Corinthians, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the dialogue genre of biblical literature. Key themes include financial support, ministry, equality. Notable phrases: made inferior; not a burden.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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