1 Corinthians 1:30
This is the God to whom you owe your being in Christ Jesus, whom God has made our 'Wisdom,' that is, our righteousness and consecration and redemption;
2 Corinthians 1:8
Now I would like you to know about the distress which befell me in Asia, brothers. I was crushed, crushed far more than I could stand, so much so that I despaired even of life;
2 Corinthians 1:10
he rescued me from so terrible a death, he rescues still, and I rely upon him for the hope that he will continue to rescue me.
2 Corinthians 5:20-21
So I am an envoy for Christ, God appealing by me, as it were ??be reconciled to God, I entreat you on behalf of Christ.