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!

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.

General references

Bible References

Think

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
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.

We speak

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!
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

But

2 Corinthians 5:13
For if I was "beside myself," it was to God; of if I am now "of sound mind," it is for you.
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.
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.
1 Corinthians 9:12
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 10:33
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.
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.

Dearly

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 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.
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 10:14
So then, my beloved, continually flee from idolatry.
Philippians 4:1
Stand fast then, brothers, dearly loved and longed for, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved!

General references

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.