2 Corinthians 6:3

Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:

Cross-reference

In 2 Corinthians 1:12, Paul grounds his conduct in godly sincerity — the inner character that prevents giving offense in ministry.

2 Corinthians 7:2 asserts Paul wronged no one — directly supporting his claim of putting no stumbling block.

2 Corinthians 8:20 applies the same 'no blame' principle to financial collection — showing Paul's consistent care to avoid offense in all areas.

Romans 14:13 commands not to put a stumbling block in a brother's way — a direct parallel to Paul's resolve to give no offense in ministry.

1 Corinthians 8:9-13 applies the no-offense principle to food offered to idols — Paul's willingness to limit his freedom for others.

1 Corinthians 9:12 shows Paul enduring all things so as not to hinder the gospel — a specific outworking of his commitment to give no offense.

In 1 Corinthians 10:24, Paul commands seeking neighbor's good rather than own — the same principle behind avoiding stumbling blocks.

1 Corinthians 10:32 directly parallels 'give no offense' to anyone — the same imperative to avoid causing stumbling.

1 Corinthians 10:33 reveals the motive: seeking others' salvation by not seeking own advantage — matching the selflessness here.

2 Timothy 2:15 urges being an approved, unashamed worker — directly parallel to Paul's desire for a faultless ministry here.

1 Timothy 3:7 requires a good reputation with outsiders to avoid disgrace — the same concern for ministry credibility that Paul shows here.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:10, Paul similarly claims blameless conduct toward believers — directly reinforcing his claim to a faultless ministry.

Mark 9:42 Parallel

Mark 9:42 warns against causing little ones to sin with a millstone — a strong parallel to not putting any stumbling block.

In Philippians 1:10, the goal of being pure and blameless for Christ's day echoes Paul's aim here to avoid any fault in his ministry.

Matthew 18:6 warns against causing believers to stumble — intensifying the seriousness of the offense Paul here vows to avoid.

Matthew 17:27 shows Jesus himself avoiding offense by paying the temple tax — a model for Paul's principle of giving no offense in ministry.

1 Corinthians 9:22 reveals Paul's strategy of becoming all things to all — the positive counterpart to avoiding offense here.

Philippians 2:4 Related theme

Philippians 2:4 calls for considering others' interests — the same selfless attitude that prevents putting obstacles in anyone's way.

Isaiah 57:14 commands removing obstacles from God's people's way — an OT parallel to clearing spiritual stumbling blocks.