2 Corinthians 12:14 immediately precedes, stating Paul seeks not their possessions but them — building the context for his sacrificial love in verse 15.

In 2 Cor 12:19, Paul states he does everything for their edification — consistent with his willingness to be spent for them.

In 2 Corinthians 7:3, Paul says the Corinthians are in his heart to die and live together — a direct parallel to his willingness to be spent.

2 Corinthians 6:13 pleads for reciprocal love, 'be enlarged' — the same longing for mutual affection Paul laments lacking in this verse.

In 2 Corinthians 1:6, Paul's afflictions are for the Corinthians' comfort and salvation — parallel to spending himself for their souls.

2 Corinthians 6:12 says believers are not restricted in Paul's affections but in their own — directly matching his love not being returned here.

In 2 Cor 11:11, Paul similarly affirms his love for the Corinthians, matching the love he expresses here.

In 2 Corinthians 2:4, Paul wrote with tears to show his abundant love—the same sacrificial love that leads him to gladly spend and be spent.

In 2 Corinthians 3:2, Paul says the Corinthians are his epistle written on his heart—showing the deep personal investment behind his willingness to be spent.

In 2 Corinthians 4:12, Paul explains that death works in him but life in them—the same dynamic of his sacrifice bringing life to the Corinthians.

In 2 Corinthians 4:16, Paul says he does not faint even as his outward man perishes—the source of strength for gladly spending himself.

In 2 Corinthians 1:12, Paul boasts of his sincere conduct toward them—the same integrity that drives him to spend himself for their good.

In 2 Corinthians 2:3, Paul writes to avoid sorrow from those who should cause joy — showing the same deep emotional investment in them.

In 2 Corinthians 6:6, Paul includes 'love unfeigned' among his apostolic credentials—the genuine love that he gladly spends for them.

Philippians 2:17 uses the same 'poured out as a drink offering' image — Paul rejoices to be sacrificed for others' faith, mirroring his spending here.

Colossians 1:24 shows Paul rejoicing in sufferings for the church — directly parallel to his willingness to be spent for believers.

In 1 Corinthians 4:8-18, Paul details his apostolic hardships and fatherly love — the same sacrificial attitude as here.

1 Thessalonians 2:8 describes Paul imparting his own soul to the Thessalonians — the same self-giving love he expresses here.

2 Timothy 2:10 says Paul endures all things for the elect's salvation — identical to his willingness to spend himself for others.

In 2 Samuel 18:33, David mourns wishing he could die for Absalom — a clear parallel of willing self-sacrifice for loved ones.

In Phil 2:30, Epaphroditus risked his life for Christ's work — mirroring Paul's willingness to be spent for the Corinthians.

Psalm 109:4 describes love repaid with hostility, yet the psalmist prays — exactly Paul's situation of loving without return.

In 1 Corinthians 4:14, Paul writes as a father warning his beloved children—showing the same parental love that motivates him to spend himself for them.

Matthew 20:27 teaches that greatness comes through servanthood — Paul's self-spending embodies this principle.

Isaiah 49:4 expresses the Servant's feeling of laboring in vain yet trusting God — parallel to Paul's spending despite little return.

Gal 5:13 calls believers to serve one another through love — a broader application of Paul's own sacrificial service here.

1 Pet 5:2 exhorts elders to serve willingly — Paul's 'very gladly' echoes that heart attitude.