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2 Corinthians 12:15 · KJV

"And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved."

King James Version

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Passage Context

13For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.
14Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not your's, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
15And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
16But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.
17Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you express love to those who may not appreciate it?

2

What does it mean for you to give without expecting in return?

3

When have you felt unappreciated in your efforts to help others?

Life Application

relationships

Practice acts of kindness without expecting anything in return, reflecting Christ's love.

service

Consider how you can serve others in your community, even when your efforts go unnoticed.

People in This Verse

Paul the ApostleNT

A key figure in early Christianity, Paul spread the Gospel throughout the Roman Empire. He was formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, a persecutor of Christians before his dramatic conversion.

First appearance: Acts 7:58

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Paul's willingness to spend and be spent for others reflects the sacrificial love of Jesus.

See also: John 15:13

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