1 Corinthians 4:15-16

4:15 For though you may have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, because I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 4:16 I encourage you, then, be imitators of me.

1 Corinthians 4:20-21

4:20 For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with power. 4:21 What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline ¹  or with love and a spirit of gentleness?

[4:21]  ¹ tn Grk “rod.” Context indicates that this rod will be used for disciplinary purposes.