In 2 Corinthians 12:15, Paul expands on his willingness to be spent for them — the logical outcome of not burdening them.

2 Corinthians 12:13 sarcastically apologizes for not being burdensome — the immediate context that Paul then develops with the parent-child analogy.

In 2 Corinthians 13:1, Paul explicitly states “This will be the third time I am coming” — directly continuing the same announcement from here.

2 Corinthians 11:9 explicitly says Paul was not a burden and will continue not to be — the same refusal he reiterates here in 12:14.

2 Corinthians 7:2 has Paul insisting he defrauded no one — reinforcing his integrity claim that he does not seek their money, only them.

2 Corinthians 1:15 mentions Paul’s previous plan to visit Corinth — this verse repeats his intention to come again, now for the third time.

In Genesis 24:36, Abraham gives all he has to his son Isaac — a direct example of parents laying up for children, as Paul states.

1 Thessalonians 2:8 shows Paul willing to impart his own soul, not just the gospel—echoing his parental love seeking the Corinthians themselves.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 says Paul could have been burdensome but wasn't—directly parallel to his promise here not to be a burden.

1 Thessalonians 2:5 denies flattery or a cloak of covetousness, reinforcing Paul's integrity in not being burdensome or seeking gain here.

Philippians 4:17 says Paul desires not a gift but fruit abounding to their account—paralleling his statement here of seeking them, not theirs.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:11, Paul similarly uses father-child imagery for his gentle care — reinforcing the parent-like relationship he claims here.

1 Corinthians 10:33 says Paul seeks not his own profit but the profit of many, mirroring his focus on seeking the Corinthians themselves.

In 1 Corinthians 4:15, Paul claims to be their father in Christ who begot them — reinforcing the parental role of providing for spiritual children.

In 1 Corinthians 4:14, Paul addresses the Corinthians as his beloved sons, using the same fatherly metaphor he employs in 2 Cor 12:14.

Acts 20:33 has Paul denying coveting silver or gold, directly supporting his claim here that he seeks not their possessions.

Proverbs 19:14 says house and riches are the inheritance of fathers — another direct parallel to parents providing for their children.

Proverbs 13:22 states a good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children — directly parallel to Paul's 'parents for children' principle.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:20, Paul calls believers his glory and joy, echoing his parental affection and that he seeks them, not their possessions.

1 Corinthians 9:12 states Paul's policy of not using his right to support — directly paralleling his refusal to be a burden here.

1 Samuel 12:3 records Samuel's public defense: 'Whose ox have I taken?' — mirroring Paul's assertion of not seeking their possessions.

Numbers 16:15 has Moses denying he took anything from the rebels — a strong parallel to Paul's claim of not burdening the Corinthians.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:9, Paul similarly recalls working night and day to avoid being a financial burden — the same apostolic principle.

1 Corinthians 4:19 says Paul will come to Corinth shortly — this verse reaffirms that intention, now as a third visit.

1 Corinthians 16:5 shows Paul's earlier travel plans to come through Macedonia, matching his stated readiness to visit Corinth here.

In Genesis 31:14, Rachel and Leah lament having no inheritance from their father — contrasting Paul's principle that parents should provide for children.

Genesis 14:23 shows Abram refusing any spoil from Sodom's king — a parallel to Paul's refusal to be a financial burden, avoiding any appearance of greed.

In 1 Peter 5:2-4, elders are urged to shepherd willingly, not for gain — mirroring Paul's motive to not be burdensome but to care for the flock.

1 Corinthians 11:34 mentions Paul will set things in order when he comes — here he again signals his coming visit to address issues.

2 Kings 5:16 shows Elisha refusing Naaman's gift — similar to Paul's refusal to accept payment for ministry, avoiding financial entanglement.

Genesis 31:15 continues the complaint that their father treated them as strangers and devoured their money — further contrast to parental provision in 2 Cor 12:14.