1 Corinthians 4:14

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1 Corinthians 4:12–16 · Berean Standard Bible

12 We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;

13 when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world.

14 I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.

15 Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.

16 Therefore I urge you to imitate me.

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1 Corinthians 9:15

But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.

2 Corinthians 7:3

I do not say this to condemn you. I have said before that you so occupy our hearts that we live and die together with you.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.

1 Corinthians 4:15

Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.

2 Corinthians 6:11

We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.

2 Corinthians 6:12

It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.

2 Corinthians 6:13

As a fair exchange, I ask you as my children: Open wide your hearts also.

2 Corinthians 11:11

Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!

2 Corinthians 12:14

See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

2 Corinthians 12:15

And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?

1 Thessalonians 2:11

For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—

Ezekiel 3:21

But if you warn the righteous man not to sin, and he does not sin, he will indeed live because he heeded your warning, and you will have saved yourself.”

Acts 20:31

Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.

Colossians 1:28

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.