Thirsting Souls Bible Teaching

(2Co 12:14) “Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.”  Notice how wisely these words are used. He did not change his position of support, but gave two reasons: one, he wasn’t after physical gain, just spiritual fruit; and two, he was their spiritual father.