How we cite our quotes: (Chapter: Verse)
Quote #7
For I wrote you out of much distress and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain, but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you. (NRSV 2 Corinthians 2:4)
For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you. (KJV 2 Corinthians 2:4)
Paul gives the Corinthians a classic dad line: "I'm only doing this for your own good!" Because he loves his little children so much, Paul always brings the truth.
Quote #8
Now as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you—so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking. I do not say this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love against the earnestness of others. (NRSV 2 Corinthians 8:7-8)
Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. (KJV 2 Corinthians 8:7-8)
Way to put love to the test, Paul. While he's encouraging the Corinthians to donate money to the church in Jerusalem, Paul reminds them that love means giving… even if you don't want to.
Quote #9
I will most gladly spend and be spent for you. If I love you more, am I to be loved less? (NRSV 2 Corinthians 12:15)
I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. (KJV 2 Corinthians 12:15)
The greatest thing you'll ever learn is to love and be loved in return, right? But Paul's a little hurt that the Corinthians aren't throwing all his love back at him. He's giving his all, but they're playing footsie with the false apostles. Jealous much, Paul? Is he justified in his concern?