2 Corinthians 10:1
Paul’s Authority from the Lord
10:1 Now I, Paul, appeal to you personally by the meekness and gentleness of Christ (I who am meek when present among you, but am full of courage toward you when away!) –
2 Corinthians 10:11
10:11 Let such a person consider this: What we say
by letters when we are absent, we also are in actions when we are present.
2 Corinthians 13:2
13:2 I said before when I was present the second time and now, though absent, I say again to those who sinned previously and to all the rest, that if I come again, I will not spare anyone,
Colossians 2:5
2:5 For though
I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see
your morale
and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
Colossians 2:1
2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.
Colossians 2:17
2:17 these are only
the shadow of the things to come, but the reality
is Christ!