2 Corinthians 12:14Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I seek not your possessions, but you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
The setting
Paul's third planned visit to Corinth. He'd been there twice, founded the church, but relationship has been rocky...
The emotion here: tender paternal love mixed with frustration
The original word
thēsaurizō (θησαυρίζειν) — to store up treasure, accumulate wealth for future
Why it matters
In Roman culture, children were expected to financially support aging parents
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Corinthians 12:14
Paul is flipping cultural expectations — he should receive from them, but he gives to them
Common misconceptionThis isn't primarily about financial inheritance. Paul is saying he wants relationship with the Corinthians, not their resources or recognition.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Corinthians 12:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Corinthians 12:14 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 growing, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include pastoral care, generosity, ministry. Notable phrases: third time I am ready; not a burden. This verse contains a promise of God.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same growing
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6
“So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
— Romans 10:17
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
— John 3:30
“Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
“He believed in Yahweh; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.”
— Genesis 15:6
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