2 Corinthians 1:22-24

New Century Version

²² He put his mark on us to show that we are his, and he put his Spirit in our hearts to be a guarantee for all he has promised.

²³ I tell you this, and I ask God to be my witness that this is true: The reason I did not come back to Corinth was to keep you from being punished or hurt. ²⁴ We are not trying to control your faith. You are strong in faith. But we are workers with you for your own joy.