2 Korintus 3:12

3:12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we behave with great boldness,¹

2 Korintus 10:1-2

Paul’s Authority from the Lord

10:1 Now I, Paul, appeal to you² personally³ by the meekness and gentleness⁴ of Christ (I who am meek⁵ when present among⁶ you, but am full of courage⁷ 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 behaving⁸ according to human standards.⁹

2 Korintus 11:21

11:21 (To my disgrace¹⁰ I must say that we were too weak for that!)¹¹ But whatever anyone else dares to boast about¹² (I am speaking foolishly), I also dare to boast about the same thing.¹³

2 Korintus 11:1

Paul and His Opponents

11:1 I wish that you would be patient with me in a little foolishness, but indeed you are being patient with me!

2 Korintus 2:2

2:2 For if I make you sad, who would be left to make me glad¹⁴ but the one I caused to be sad?

2 Korintus 2:6

2:6 This punishment on such an individual by the majority is enough for him,