2Cor 12:14 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 14. The third time I am ready ] That is, this is the third time that I am ready -have formed the resolution , to visit you. He had formed this resolution twice before, but was disappointed. See , and . He now formed it a third time , having more probability of seeing them now than he had before. See . I seek not yours, but you ] I seek your salvation , I desire not your property ; others have sought your property , but not your salvation . See . For the children ought not to lay up for the parents ] You may have many teachers , but you have but one FATHER; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel ; see . Ye are my children , and I am your father. You have not contributed to my support, but I have been labouring for your life. I will act towards you as the loving father who works hard, and lays up what is necessary to enable his children to get their bread.

‏ 2 Corinthians 12:14

Verse 14. The third time I am ready] That is, this is the third time that I am ready-have formed the resolution, to visit you. He had formed this resolution twice before, but was disappointed. See 1Co 16:5, and 2Co 1:15, 16. He now formed it a third time, having more probability of seeing them now than he had before. See 2Co 13:2.

I seek not yours, but you] I seek your salvation, I desire not your property; others have sought your property, but not your salvation. See 2Co 11:20.

For the children ought not to lay up for the parents] You may have many teachers, but you have but one FATHER; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel; see 1Co 4:15. Ye are my children, and I am your father. You have not contributed to my support, but I have been labouring for your life. I will act towards you as the loving father who works hard, and lays up what is necessary to enable his children to get their bread.