1 Corinthians 2:3
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
Cross-reference
In 1 Corinthians 4:10-13, Paul describes his weakness, suffering, and humiliation — directly illustrating the 'weakness and fear' he came with.
In 1 Corinthians 1:26, Paul notes the Corinthians' lowly status — his personal weakness mirrors the humble calling of the community he addresses.
Acts 20:19 similarly shows Paul serving with humility and tears amid trials, reinforcing the pattern of weakness and vulnerability.
2 Corinthians 4:7-12 expands on the 'weakness' theme with the jar of clay metaphor and carrying death, linking suffering to ministry.
2 Corinthians 7:5 explicitly mentions 'fear within,' directly echoing the fear and trembling Paul felt in Corinth.
2 Corinthians 10:10 quotes critics who say Paul's bodily presence is weak, directly confirming his own admission of weakness.
2 Corinthians 11:29 shows Paul identifying with the weak, expanding on his personal weakness into solidarity with others.
2 Corinthians 11:30 declares Paul boasts in his weaknesses, directly building on the weakness theme from Corinth.
In 2 Corinthians 12:5-10, Paul boasts in his weaknesses, revealing that Christ's power is perfected in weakness — the same principle behind his fear and trembling here.
In 2 Corinthians 13:4, Paul connects Christ's weakness and power to his own, directly reinforcing that his weakness in Corinth demonstrates Christ's strength.
2 Corinthians 6:4 lists afflictions and hardships as marks of a servant, paralleling Paul's admission of weakness.
2 Corinthians 10:1 highlights Paul's humility when face-to-face, reinforcing the meekness behind his 'weakness' claim.
In Galatians 4:13, Paul recalls preaching despite a bodily ailment — another instance of ministry in physical weakness, like his fear and trembling in Corinth.
In Philippians 2:12, Paul urges believers to work out salvation with 'fear and trembling' — a similar reverent attitude, but directed toward their obedience, not his own weakness.
In Galatians 4:14, the Galatians did not despise Paul's bodily trial — a similar vulnerable state, showing acceptance despite weakness.