2 Korintus 10:10

10:10 because some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is weak¹ and his speech is of no account.”²

2 Korintus 10:1

Paul’s Authority from the Lord

10:1 Now I, Paul, appeal to you³ personally⁴ by the meekness and gentleness⁵ of Christ (I who am meek⁶ when present among⁷ you, but am full of courage⁸ toward you when away!) –

Kolose 1:17

1:17 He himself is before all things and all things are held together⁹ in him.

Kolose 1:21

Paul’s Goal in Ministry

1:21 And you were at one time strangers and enemies in your¹⁰ minds¹¹ as expressed through¹² your evil deeds,

Kolose 2:1-3

2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you,¹³ and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.¹⁴ 2:2 My goal is that¹⁵ their hearts, having been knit together¹⁶ in love, may be encouraged, and that¹⁷ they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,¹⁸ 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Kolose 2:13

2:13 And even though you were dead in your¹⁹ transgressions and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, he nevertheless²⁰ made you alive with him, having forgiven all your transgressions.