In 2 Corinthians 12:15, Paul says he will spend himself for their souls — reinforcing his motive of upbuilding, not self-defense.

In 2 Corinthians 13:10, Paul again says his authority is for building up, reinforcing the consistent theme of edification as his goal.

In 2 Corinthians 3:1, Paul similarly questions self-commendation, reinforcing his point that he is not defending himself but speaking for edification.

In 2 Corinthians 5:12, Paul again denies self-commendation and gives opportunity to boast for edification—the same ministry motive.

In 2 Corinthians 5:13, Paul says being in his right mind is for them, directly aligning with his claim that everything is for their edification.

In 2 Corinthians 10:8, Paul notes his authority is for building up, not tearing down—the exact same edification purpose he states here.

In 2 Corinthians 11:31, Paul calls on God as witness to his truthfulness, matching his claim to speak in God's sight here.

In 1 Corinthians 10:33, Paul seeks others' advantage for salvation — directly parallel to his stated purpose of upbuilding, not self-defense.

In 1 Corinthians 14:26, Paul commands all things be done for building up — the same purpose he states for his speaking here.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 commands mutual edification — directly reflecting Paul's stated goal of upbuilding in this verse.

Ephesians 4:12 describes equipping saints for building up the body — the same edification purpose Paul claims for his speech here.

In Galatians 1:10, Paul insists he seeks God's approval, not man's — paralleling his declaration here that he speaks before God, not in self-defense.

1 Corinthians 10:23 states that not all things build up — directly connecting to Paul's claim that his speech builds up.

In 1 Corinthians 4:14, Paul clarifies he writes not to shame but to admonish as children — echoing his purpose of upbuilding, not defense.

In Acts 22:1, Paul begins a formal defense — contrasting with his denial here that his speech is for self-defense, highlighting different audiences.

In Romans 9:1, Paul likewise swears by Christ and his conscience, appealing to divine witness—a similar Pauline practice.

In Acts 9:31, the church is described as being built up — the same goal Paul states for his speaking here.