2 Corinthians 13:10

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

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KJV

King James Version

Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.

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WEB

World English Bible

For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not deal sharply when present, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down.

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ASV

American Standard Version

For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not when present deal sharply, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for casting down.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

Because of this, I write these things being absent, so that being present I should not treat [you] severely according to the authority that the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

2 Corinthians 13

⁸ For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.

⁹ In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.

¹⁰ This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

¹¹ Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

¹² Greet one another with a holy kiss.

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