2 Corinthians 1:22-24

New Testament for Everyone

²² God has stamped his seal on us, by giving us the spirit in our hearts as a down payment and guarantee of what is to come.

Painful visit, painful letter

²³ For my own part, I call on God as witness, against my own life, that the reason I haven’t yet come back to Corinth is because I wanted to spare you. ²⁴ This isn’t because I am making myself the lord and master over your faith; your faith is the reason you stand fast! Rather, it’s because we are cooperating with you for your joy.