2 Corinthians 1:5

1:5 For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow toward us, so also our comfort through Christ overflows to you.

2 Corinthians 1:12

Paul Defends His Changed Plans

1:12 For our reason for confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with pure motives and sincerity which are from God – not by human wisdom but by the grace of God – we conducted ourselves in the world, and all the more toward you.