Christian Living

  • My Daily Thoughts—2 Corinthians 12:7-10

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (WEL) So that I wouldn’t become arrogant—because of the many revelations—there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to repeatedly torment me, lest I would be arrogant. 8 I pleaded with the Lord about this, three times, so that it might leave me. 9 He…

  • My Daily Thoughts—2 Corinthians 12:5-6

    2 Corinthians 12:5-6 (WEL) For even if I wanted to brag, yet I will not brag about myself, but only about my weaknesses. 6 For even if I would like to brag, I’m not going to be a fool, but I will speak the truth, but now I will not, fearing somebody would think…

  • My Daily Thoughts—2 Corinthians 11:3-6

    2 Corinthians 11:3-6 (WEL) I fear lest in some way, as the serpent deceived Eve through his trickery, your minds might be corrupted from the open honesty that is in Christ. 4 For if someone comes preaching another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have…

  • My Daily Thoughts—2 Corinthians 10:3-6

    2 Corinthians 10:3-6 (WEL) For even if we do live according to the flesh, we do not make war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons we use for war are not of the flesh, but mighty through God to even pulling down strongholds. 5 We destroy arguments and every high, self-exalted opinion…

  • My Daily Thoughts—2 Corinthians 9:10-15

    2 Corinthians 9:10-15 (WEL) Now, may He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for your food, also supply and multiply your seed and increase the fruits of your righteousness. 11 So in being enriched in everything for every generosity, it produces thanksgiving through us to God. 12 For the ministry of this…

  • My Daily Thoughts—2 Corinthians 9:3-5

    2 Corinthians 9:3-5 (WEL) Yet, I have sent the brethren, fearing our boasting about you should be a waste of time in this sense, that, as I have said, so that you are ready. 4 Otherwise, if some Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared. We, we, along with you, would be ashamed…

  • My Daily Thoughts—2 Corinthians 9:1-2

    2 Corinthians 9:1-2 (WEL) Concerning the ministering to the saints, it is really not necessary to write to you. 2 I know the eagerness of your mind, of which I brag about you to those of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago, and your zeal has motivated many. Chapter summary: Joseph Benson:…

  • My Daily Thoughts—2 Corinthians 8:22-24

    2 Corinthians 8:22-24 (WEL) We are sending our brother with them, whom we have tested many times in many things. Even now, our brother is very earnest because of his great confidence he has in you. 23 As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow helper for you. As for our brethren, they…

  • My Daily Thoughts—2 Corinthians 8:16-21

    2 Corinthians 8:16-21 (WEL) Thanks be to God, who gives the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. 17 For truly, he accepted our urgent appeal, and being eager on his own accord, he came to you of his own free will. 18 We have sent, with him, the brother whose…

  • My Daily Thoughts—2 Corinthians 8:13-15

    2 Corinthians 8:13-15 (WEL) I’m not suggesting that others have it easier, and you have it harder, but keeping it equal. 14 In order that your abundance may meet their need and their abundance may meet your need, so there will be fairness. 15 Just as it is written, “He who had gathered much…