2Cor 12:15 | JFB | STEP | 15. I will ... spend-- all I have. be spent-- all that I am. This is more than even natural parents do. They "lay up treasures for their children." But I spend not merely my treasures, but myself. for you-- Greek, "for your souls"; not for your mere bodies. the less I be loved-- Love rather descends than ascends [Bengel]. Love him as a true friend who seeks your good more than your good will.

‏ 2 Corinthians 12:15

15. I will ... spend--all I have.

be spent--all that I am. This is more than even natural parents do. They "lay up treasures for their children." But I spend not merely my treasures, but myself.

for you--Greek, "for your souls"; not for your mere bodies.

the less I be loved--Love rather descends than ascends [Bengel]. Love him as a true friend who seeks your good more than your good will.