2 Corinthians 4:5

4:5 For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake.

2 Corinthians 4:14

4:14 We do so because we know that the one who raised up Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus and will bring us with you into his presence.

2 Corinthians 5:8

5:8 Thus we are full of courage and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

2 Corinthians 11:17

11:17 What I am saying with this boastful confidence I do not say the way the Lord would. Instead it is, as it were, foolishness.