Psalm 81:10 uses the same 'open wide' imagery — God promises to fill when we open our mouths, paralleling Paul's call to open hearts.

In 1 Corinthians 4:14, Paul calls them his beloved children—explaining why he speaks 'as to children' here, a parental appeal to widen their hearts.

1 Corinthians 4:15 grounds Paul's fatherhood: he became their father in Christ, giving weight to his 'as to children' plea in this verse.

Galatians 4:19 uses the same 'little children' metaphor and labor imagery—showing Paul's consistent parental anguish for his converts.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:11, Paul uses the same father-child metaphor for pastoral care, reinforcing his affectionate appeal here.

1 John 2:1 addresses readers as 'little children' — the same tender, familial tone Paul uses when speaking 'as to children'.

1 John 3:18 exhorts 'little children' to love in deed — echoing Paul's call for open-hearted love.

3 John 1:4 refers to 'my children' — John's parental pride mirrors Paul's relationship with the Corinthians.

1 John 2:12-14 uses multiple familial titles for believers, broadening the family metaphor Paul employs here.