20 He has put his Spirit in our hearts. This is the first part of what we are to receive, and it proves that we will receive all God has promised.
21 Let God take my life if what I say is not true. I did not go to Corinth because I did not want to make you sad.
22 We do not rule over what you believe. But we work with you to make you glad. You are strong already by believing as you do.