21 Now the one who establishes us together with you in Christ and who anoints us is God,
22 who also sealed us and gave the down payment of the Spirit in our hearts.
23 But I call upon God as witness against my life, that in order to spare you, I did not come again to Corinth.
24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers for your joy, because by faith you stand firm.