2 Corinthians 1:22-24

Complete Jewish Bible

²² put his seal on us, and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee for the future.

²³ I call God to witness — he knows what my life is like — that the reason I held back from coming to Corinth was out of consideration for you! ²⁴ We are not trying to dictate how you must live out your trust in the Messiah, for in your trust you are standing firm. Rather, we are working with you for your own happiness.