1 Corinthians 1:30
It is of him that you are in Christ Jesus, whom God made unto us wisdom and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,
2 Corinthians 1:8
Now, brothers, I want you to know about the troubles which befell me in Asia; how I was burdened altogether beyond my strength, so that I renounced all hope even of life itself.
2 Corinthians 1:10
He delivered me from such a death, and will deliver me. On him I have set my hopes that he will continue to deliver me,
2 Corinthians 5:20-21
On Christ's behalf, then, I come as ambassador. It is as though God was entreating you, through me, on Christ's behalf I beg you to be reconciled to God.