2 Corinthians 1:22-24

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²² he has put his seal upon us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

²³ But I call God to witness against me—it was to spare you that I refrained from coming to Corinth. ²⁴ Not that we lord it over your faith; we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.