2 Corinthians 12:14

12:14 Look, for the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you, because I do not want your possessions, but you. For children should not have ¹  to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

Hebrews 13:17

13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. ²  Let them do this ³  with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.

[12:14]  ¹ tn Grk “children ought not,” but this might give the impression that children are not supposed to support sick or aging parents in need of help. That is not what Paul is saying. His point is that children should not have to pay their parent’s way.

[13:17]  ² tn Or “as ones who will give an account”; Grk “as giving an account.”

[13:17]  ³ tn Grk “that they may do this.”