1 Corinthians 4:14-17

14I do not write these things to make you ashamed. You are like my own children that I love. So I want to teach you what is right.

15When I told the good news about Jesus Christ to you, I became like a father for you. You may have ten thousand teachers to help you understand the message about Christ. But I am the only person who is like a father for you.

16That is why I want you to copy my example.

17To help you to do that, I have sent Timothy to visit you. He is like a son to me, and I love him very much. He continues to serve the Lord well. He will help you to remember how I live as a Christian. I teach the same things to all groups of Christians everywhere.