2Cor.1.24

We're not in charge of how you live out the faith, looking over your shoulders, suspiciously critical. We're partners, working alongside you, joyfully expectant. I know that you stand by your own faith, not by ours.

2Cor.1.24

Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.

2Cor.1.24

Not that we have dominion over your faith, but are fellow workers for your joy; for by faith you stand.

2Cor.1.24

But that does not mean we want to tell you exactly how to put your faith into practice. We want to work together with you so you will be full of joy as you stand firm in your faith.