Bible Verse

I am writing this not to shame you but to warn you as my dear children.

1 Corinthians 4:14

Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.

1 Corinthians 4:15

Therefore I urge you to imitate me.

1 Corinthians 4:16

So even if I boast somewhat freely about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of it.