1 Corinthians 2:3

We are fools for the sake of Christ, but you are prudent in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are glorious, but we are without honor!

And his affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling.

Now I, Paul, myself plead with you by the gentleness and forbearance of Christ—I who am humble when face-to-face with you, but courageous toward you when absent!

For they say, “His letters are weighty and strong, but his personal presence is weak and his words contemptible.”

If I have to boast, I will boast of what pertains to my weakness.

On behalf of such a man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in weaknesses.

And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

For indeed He was crucified because of weakness, yet He lives because of the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, yet we will live with Him because of the power of God toward you.

Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the integrity of your heart, as to Christ;