2 Corinthians 10:8
10:8 For if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave us
for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of doing so.
2 Corinthians 11:16
Paul’s Sufferings for Christ
11:16 I say again, let no one think that I am a fool. But if you do, then at least accept me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.
2 Corinthians 11:1
Paul and His Opponents
11:1 I wish that you would be patient with me in a little foolishness, but indeed you are being patient with me!
Colossians 3:5
3:5 So put to death whatever in your nature belongs to the earth:
sexual immorality, impurity, shameful passion,
evil desire, and greed which is idolatry.
Colossians 3:9-10
3:9 Do not lie to one another since you have put off the old man with its practices
3:10 and have been clothed with the new man
that is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of the one who created it.