2 Corinthians 2:1-3 shows Paul avoiding painful visits to preserve their joy — a direct application of his commitment to work for their joy.

2 Corinthians 11:20 contrasts Paul's servant leadership with false apostles who enslave, devour, and domineer.

2 Corinthians 10:8 describes authority given for building up, not destroying — matching Paul's aim here for their joy.

2 Corinthians 4:5 echoes the servant posture: we are your servants for Jesus' sake, not lording over.

2 Corinthians 12:20 lists conflicts (quarreling, jealousy) that oppose the joy Paul works for here.

In 1 Corinthians 3:9, Paul describes himself as God's fellow worker — matching his role here as a helper of their joy, not a lord.

Philippians 1:25 states Paul's purpose is their progress and joy in the faith — nearly identical to 'workers with you for your joy' in this verse.

1 Corinthians 15:1 says the gospel 'in which you stand' — directly parallel to 'you stand firm in your faith', emphasizing perseverance in the faith.

Romans 5:2 speaks of standing by faith and rejoicing in hope — directly paralleling 'you stand firm in your faith' and 'for your joy' here.

1 Peter 5:3 uses the same phrase 'not domineering' — elders lead by example, not by lording over, echoing Paul's attitude here.

1 Peter 5:9 calls believers to resist the devil, 'firm in your faith'—mirroring Paul's affirmation that they 'stand firm in your faith'.

In Matthew 23:8-10, Jesus forbids lording titles over others — Paul's denial of dominion over their faith echoes this.

1 John 1:4 writes so that 'your joy may be full' — the same goal as Paul's 'fellow workers for your joy'.

Philemon 1:14 respects free will, not compulsion — mirroring Paul's refusal to lord over their faith here.

1 Thessalonians 3:10 shows Paul's desire to supply what is lacking in their faith — aligning with working for their joy.

1 Peter 5:12 calls the true grace of God 'in which you stand' — mirroring Paul's 'by faith you stand'.

Judges 8:23 has Gideon refusing to rule over Israel—mirroring Paul's refusal to lord over faith in 2 Cor 1:24.

1 Corinthians 16:13 commands what Paul affirms here: 'stand firm in the faith' — a direct verbal parallel.

Matthew 20:26 teaches servant leadership—echoing Paul's refusal to lord over faith in 2 Cor 1:24.

Ezekiel 34:4 condemns shepherds ruling with force—contrasting with Paul's refusal to lord over faith in 2 Cor 1:24.

2 Timothy 2:24-26 describes the Lord's servant as not quarrelsome but gentle and able to teach — directly parallel to not lording over faith but working for joy.

Romans 11:20 says 'you stand fast through faith' and warns against pride — echoing the standing firm and not lording over here.

Romans 1:12 expresses mutual encouragement through each other's faith — a cooperative partnership that mirrors the 'workers with you' attitude here.

John 15:11 promises Jesus' joy made full in believers—the source of the joy Paul works for in 2 Cor 1:24.

Galatians 2:20 emphasizes living by faith in Christ, relating to the 'stand firm in faith' mentioned here.