2 Corinthians 7:12

So although I wrote to you, it was not for the sake of the offender nor for the sake of the one offended, but that your earnestness on our behalf might be made known to you in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 2:9

For to this end also I wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.

1 Corinthians 5:1-2

It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and immorality of such a kind as does not exist even among the Gentiles, that someone has his father’s wife.

2 Corinthians 2:3-4

This is the very thing I wrote you, so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice; having confidence in you all that my joy would be the joy of you all.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not like many, peddling the word of God, but as from sincerity, but as from God, we speak in Christ in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 7:8

For though I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it; though I did regret it—for I see that that letter caused you sorrow, though only for a while—

2 Corinthians 11:11

Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!

2 Corinthians 11:28

Apart from such external things, there is the daily pressure on me of concern for all the churches.

1 Timothy 3:5

(but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?),

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Summary

Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.

Bible References

I did

2 Corinthians 2:9
For to this end also I wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.
1 Corinthians 5:1
It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and immorality of such a kind as does not exist even among the Gentiles, that someone has his father’s wife.

That our

2 Corinthians 2:4
For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears; not so that you would be made sorrowful, but that you might know the love which I have especially for you.
2 Corinthians 11:11
Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
1 Timothy 3:5
(but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?),

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