2 Corinthians 1:24

Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.

(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.

And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;

Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?

But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me? And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.