2 Corinthians 1:12; 2 Corinthians 2:4; 2 Corinthians 2:7; 2 Corinthians 7:15; 2 Corinthians 9:1; 2 Corinthians 10:8

2 Corinthians 1:12

12 Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity. We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom but on God’s grace.

2 Corinthians 2:4

4 For I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to grieve you but to let you know the depth of my love for you.

2 Corinthians 2:7

7 Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

2 Corinthians 7:15

15 And his affection for you is all the greater when he remembers that you were all obedient, receiving him with fear and trembling.

2 Corinthians 9:1

1 There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the Lord’s people.

2 Corinthians 10:8

8 So even if I boast somewhat freely about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of it.