2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
Cross-references
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 exposes false apostles who disguise themselves — the very peddlers Paul contrasts himself with.
2 Corinthians 4:2 echoes Paul's renunciation of deception and his sincere handling of God's word, directly contrasting the peddlers.
In 2 Corinthians 1:12, Paul boasts of the same sincerity and godly simplicity he contrasts with peddlers here.
2 Corinthians 6:4 describes commending themselves as servants of God through endurance, aligning with sincere ministry contrasted with peddlers.
2 Corinthians 5:11 speaks of persuading others with sincerity before God, directly reinforcing Paul's claim of speaking as commissioned.
2 Corinthians 3:1 continues Paul's defense against self-commendation, questioning the need for letters like peddlers use.
In 2 Corinthians 11:3, Paul warns against being led from sincere devotion, echoing the sincerity he claims in contrast to peddlers.
In 2 Corinthians 8:21, Paul also emphasizes integrity before God and people, mirroring his sincere ministry contrasted with peddlers.
In 2 Peter 2:1-3, false teachers exploit with greed—exactly the peddling for profit condemned here.
Jeremiah 23:27-32 denounces false prophets who misrepresent God's word — exactly the issue Paul disavows here.
In Titus 1:11, false teachers teach for shameful gain—directly matching the peddlers of God's word for profit.
1 Kings 22:14 has Micaiah vowing to speak only what God says — a strong OT parallel to Paul's refusal to peddle God's word.
Galatians 1:7 describes those who distort the gospel, directly paralleling the 'peddlers of God's word' Paul condemns.
1 Corinthians 4:2 requires stewards to be faithful, directly supporting Paul's claim of sincere commissioned ministry.
Romans 16:18 describes false teachers using smooth talk for their own appetites, directly paralleling the peddlers Paul opposes.
1 Thessalonians 2:3 denies error, impurity, or deceit in Paul's appeal, directly reinforcing his claim of sincerity over peddling.
1 Thessalonians 2:5 rejects flattery and greed, echoing Paul's contrast with peddlers who corrupt God's word for profit.
Jeremiah 23:28 contrasts false prophets with those who speak God's word faithfully — directly parallels Paul's contrast.
2 Peter 1:16 rejects cunning fables, just as Paul rejects peddling God's word—both affirm truthful testimony.
2 Peter 2:3 describes false teachers exploiting with deceptive words—the very behavior Paul contrasts himself against.
Philippians 1:16 contrasts preaching from love versus envy, reflecting the same concern for pure motives as Paul's rejection of peddling.
Titus 2:7 calls for integrity in teaching, mirroring Paul's sincere preaching contrasted with peddlers.
In Jude 1:4, false teachers pervert grace—similar to peddling God's word for ungodly purposes.
Jeremiah 5:31 condemns prophets who speak lies — akin to those peddling God's word for profit in the main verse.
Proverbs 13:17 contrasts a wicked messenger with a faithful envoy — mirrors Paul's contrast between peddlers and sincere speakers.
In 2 Chronicles 18:13, Micaiah refuses to speak anything but what God says — a model of sincere, commissioned speech Paul contrasts with peddlers.
Ephesians 4:14 warns against crafty deceitful teaching, similar to the corrupt peddlers Paul contrasts with his sincerity.
In Luke 20:21, spies flatter Jesus as a sincere teacher, contrasting with Paul's claim of sincerity against peddlers.
Mark 12:14 records the same insincere flattery as Matthew 22:16 — a contrast to Paul's sincere, commissioned speech.
Matthew 22:16 shows insincere flattery of Jesus — a contrast to Paul's genuine sincerity in speaking God's word.
In Daniel 2:9, the king accuses wise men of speaking false and corrupt words for gain — similar to peddlers corrupting God's word.
Jeremiah 17:16 shows Jeremiah's faithfulness in speaking what God gave him, not seeking personal gain — echoes Paul's sincerity.
Job 36:4 has Elihu asserting his words are not false — parallels Paul's claim of sincere, truthful speech from God.