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2 Corinthians 1 23
Now I call upon God as my witness that I am telling the truth. The reason I didn’t return to Corinth was to spare you from a severe rebuke.
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1 Corinthians 4 21
Which do you choose? Should I come with a rod to punish you, or should I come with love and a gentle spirit?
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2 Corinthians 13 10
I am writing this to you before I come, hoping that I won’t need to deal severely with you when I do come. For I want to use the authority the Lord has given me to strengthen you, not to tear you down.
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2 Corinthians 12 20-2 Corinthians 12 21
For I am afraid that when I come I won’t like what I find, and you won’t like my response. I am afraid that I will find quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorderly behavior.Yes, I am afraid that when I come again, God will humble me in your presence. And I will be grieved because many of you have not given up your old sins. You have not repented of your impurity, sexual immorality, and eagerness for lustful pleasure.
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2 Corinthians 1 15-2 Corinthians 1 17
Since I was so sure of your understanding and trust, I wanted to give you a double blessing by visiting you twice—first on my way to Macedonia and again when I returned from Macedonia. Then you could send me on my way to Judea.You may be asking why I changed my plan. Do you think I make my plans carelessly? Do you think I am like people of the world who say“ Yes” when they really mean“ No”?
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Acts 11:29
So the believers in Antioch decided to send relief to the brothers and sisters in Judea, everyone giving as much as they could.
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Titus 3:12
I am planning to send either Artemas or Tychicus to you. As soon as one of them arrives, do your best to meet me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to stay there for the winter.
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1 Corinthians 5 3
Even though I am not with you in person, I am with you in the Spirit. And as though I were there, I have already passed judgment on this man
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Acts 15:2
Paul and Barnabas disagreed with them, arguing vehemently. Finally, the church decided to send Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem, accompanied by some local believers, to talk to the apostles and elders about this question.
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1 Corinthians 2 2
For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified.
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2 Corinthians 2 4
I wrote that letter in great anguish, with a troubled heart and many tears. I didn’t want to grieve you, but I wanted to let you know how much love I have for you.
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2 Corinthians 7 5-2 Corinthians 7 8
When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us. We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside.But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.His presence was a joy, but so was the news he brought of the encouragement he received from you. When he told us how much you long to see me, and how sorry you are for what happened, and how loyal you are to me, I was filled with joy!I am not sorry that I sent that severe letter to you, though I was sorry at first, for I know it was painful to you for a little while.
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Acts 15:37
Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark.
