2 Korintus 1:23

Why Paul Postponed His Visit

1:23 Now I appeal to God as my witness,¹ that to spare² you I did not come again to Corinth.³

2 Korintus 10:1-2

Paul’s Authority from the Lord

10:1 Now I, Paul, appeal to you⁴ personally⁵ by the meekness and gentleness⁶ of Christ (I who am meek⁷ when present among⁸ you, but am full of courage⁹ toward you when away!) – 10:2 now I ask that when I am present I may not have to be bold with the confidence that (I expect) I will dare to use against some who consider us to be behaving¹⁰ according to human standards.¹¹

2 Korintus 10:8-11

10:8 For if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave us¹² for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of doing so.¹³ 10:9 I do not want to seem as though I am trying to terrify you with my letters, 10:10 because some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is weak¹⁴ and his speech is of no account.”¹⁵ 10:11 Let such a person consider this: What we say¹⁶ by letters when we are absent, we also are in actions when we are present.

2 Korintus 12:20

12:20 For I am afraid that somehow when I come I will not find you what I wish, and you will find me¹⁷ not what you wish. I am afraid that¹⁸ somehow there may be quarreling, jealousy, intense anger, selfish ambition,¹⁹ slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.

2 Korintus 12:1

Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

12:1 It is necessary to go on boasting.²⁰ Though it is not profitable, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

Kolose 4:1

4:1 Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven.

Kolose 1:5

1:5 Your faith and love have arisen²¹ from the hope laid up²² for you in heaven, which you have heard about in the message of truth, the gospel²³

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