For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. Your restoration is what we pray for. For this reason I write these things while I am away from you, that when I come I may not have to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord has given me…
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13, English Standard Version
“So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?’”, Hebrews 13:6, English Standard Version
“Everything that I command you, you shall be careful to do. You shall not add to it or take from it.” Deuteronomy 12:32, English Standard Version
“For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.” Acts 20:27, English Standard Version
“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.” 1…
“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32, English Standard Version
“It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.” Psalm 118:8, English Standard Version
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5, English Standard Version)