In 2 Cor 11:10, Paul boasts; here he defends that his boast is not from lack of love, linking the two statements.

In 2 Cor 12:15, Paul is willing to spend himself for their souls, deepening the evidence of his love that he appeals to God for.

In 2 Cor 7:3, Paul says they are in his heart to live and die together, echoing the same love he defends here.

In 2 Cor 6:12, Paul contrasts his open heart with their restricted affections, highlighting the issue behind his defense of love.

In 2 Cor 6:11, Paul says his heart is wide open to them, reinforcing that his love here is genuine.

In 2 Corinthians 1:23, Paul also calls God as witness to his motives, reinforcing his sincerity here.

2 Corinthians 3:2 says the Corinthians are written on Paul's heart — tangible proof of his love for them.

In 2 Corinthians 7:12, Paul explains his letter was motivated by concern for their devotion, showing his love in action.

2 Corinthians 6:6 lists 'sincere love' as part of Paul's ministry credentials, supporting his claim of genuine love.

Revelation 2:23 says Christ searches hearts and minds, aligning with Paul's confidence that God knows his true feelings.

Psalm 44:21 affirms God knows the secrets of the heart, which Paul implicitly invokes when he says 'God knows'.

Acts 15:8 declares God knows the heart, directly supporting Paul's claim that God knows his love.

John 21:17 shows Peter appealing to Jesus' all-knowing nature to affirm his love, echoing Paul's trust in God's knowledge.

John 2:25 states Jesus knew what was in people, matching Paul's appeal to God knowing his heart.

1 Corinthians 16:24 closes with 'My love be with you all' — directly affirming the love Paul defends here.

Romans 1:9 has Paul calling God as witness to his constant remembrance, similar to his appeal in 2 Corinthians 11:11.

Galatians 1:20 has Paul swearing before God that he is not lying — same appeal to divine witness as here.

1 Thessalonians 2:10 calls God and the Thessalonians as witnesses to Paul's holy conduct — similar to his appeal here.

1 Corinthians 4:14 expresses Paul's love for the Corinthians as dear children, reinforcing his sincere affection claimed in 2 Corinthians 11:11.

Hebrews 4:13 stresses nothing is hidden from God, reinforcing the divine omniscience Paul appeals to.