2 Corinthians 12:19
Do you think that all this time I am defending myself to you? It is before the presence of God that I am speaking in Christ; and all, beloved, for your upbuilding.
Romans 9:1
I am speaking the truth in Christ, it is no lie. My conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit that I have deep sorrow
2 Corinthians 10:8
If, however, I were to boast more loudly concerning the authority which the Lord gave me (not to cast you down, but to build you up), I should have no cause for shame.
1 Corinthians 14:26
What follows, then, brothers? Whenever you meet together, each contributes something; a psalm, a sermon, a revelation, a tongue, an interpretation. Let all be done for edification.
Romans 12:19
Never revenge yourself, beloved, but leave the field clear for God's wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord.
1 Corinthians 9:12-23
If others share this authority over you, do not I far more? Yet I have not availed myself of it, but am patiently enduring; so that I may not in any way hinder the progress of Christ's gospel.
1 Corinthians 10:14
So then, my beloved, continually flee from idolatry.
1 Corinthians 10:33
For so I also try to please all men in every way, not by seeking my own good, but the good of the many, that they may be saved.
2 Corinthians 3:1
Am I beginning again to "recommend" myself? Or do I need, as some do, letters of commendation either to you or from you?
2 Corinthians 5:12-13
I am not "commending myself to you again," but I am giving you an occasion of boasting on my behalf, so that you may have an answer ready for those who boast in externals, and not in the heart.
2 Corinthians 7:1
As these promises are ours, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and of spirit, and perfect our holiness in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 11:10
As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine shall not be stopped within the boundaries of Greece!
2 Corinthians 11:31
The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed forever, knows that I am telling the truth.
2 Corinthians 12:15
For my part, I will most gladly spend, yea, and will myself be spent, for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I to be loved the less?
2 Corinthians 13:10
For this reason I am writing thus while absent, so that when I come, I may not have to deal sharply, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for pulling down.
Philippians 4:1
Stand fast then, brothers, dearly loved and longed for, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved!