What does 2 Corinthians 12:17 mean?

2 Corinthians 12:17 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Corinthians 12:17 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?

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?

18I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?

19Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.

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