2 Corinthians 5:20
5:20 Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His plea
through us. We plead with you
on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God!”
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!) –
Matthew 23:37
Judgment on Israel
23:37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you would have none of it!
Romans 12:1
Consecration of the Believer’s Life
12:1 Therefore I exhort you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice – alive, holy, and pleasing to God – which is your reasonable service.
Galatians 4:11-12
4:11 I fear for you that my work for you may have been in vain.
4:12 I beg you, brothers and sisters,
become like me, because I have become like you. You have done me no wrong!