These verses list the hardships that Paul calls 'everything else' — they set up the daily pressure he now mentions.

In 2 Corinthians 7:12, Paul's motive for his severe letter—to foster the Corinthians' earnestness—reveals the same pastoral care that causes his daily pressure for all churches in 11:28.

Acts 15:36 shows Paul proposing to revisit churches — a concrete action flowing from his concern for all the churches.

Acts 15:41 says Paul went through Syria and Cilicia strengthening the churches — the concern in action.

Acts 18:23 describes Paul strengthening all the disciples — a direct manifestation of his daily concern for the churches.

Acts 20:18-35 records Paul's emotional farewell with tears and warnings — a vivid portrait of his pastoral concern.

Colossians 2:1 directly echoes Paul's struggle for churches he hasn't met, paralleling his daily concern for all churches.

Numbers 11:11 shows Moses burdened with caring for all Israel, prefiguring Paul's apostolic pressure for the churches.

1 Corinthians 10:33 reveals Paul's motive: seeking the good of many for salvation, which drives his daily pressure for all churches.