2 Corinthians 2:7

2:7 so that now instead you should rather forgive and comfort him. This will keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive grief to the point of despair.

2 Corinthians 2:12

2:12 Now when I arrived in Troas to proclaim the gospel of Christ, even though the Lord had opened a door of opportunity for me,

2 Corinthians 5:5

5:5 Now the one who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave us the Spirit as a down payment.