Verse 10
2 Corinthians 13:10
World English Bible, British Edition
10
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.
Original Language Text
greek
διὰ τοῦτο ταῦτα ἀπὼν γράφω, ἵνα παρὼν μὴ ἀποτόμως χρήσωμαι κατὰ τὴν ἐξουσίαν ἣν ⸂ὁ κύριος ἔδωκέν μοι⸃, εἰς οἰκοδομὴν καὶ οὐκ εἰς καθαίρεσιν.
English Translation
For this reason, being absent, I write these things, so that being present I may not have to deal sharply according to the authority which the Lord has given me, for building up and not for tearing down.
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Chapter 13 Context
1
This is the third time I am coming to you. “At the mouth of two or three
witnesses shall every word...
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2
I have warned previously, and I warn again, as when I was present the
second time, so now, being abs...
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3
seeing that you seek a proof of Christ who speaks in me who is not weak,
but is powerful in you.
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4
For he was crucified through weakness, yet he lives through the power
of God (Elohim). For we also a...
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5
Examine your own selves, whether you are in the faith. Test your
own selves. Or don’t you know about...
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6
But I hope that you will know that we aren’t disqualified.
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7
Now I pray to God (Elohim) that you do no evil; not that we may appear
approved, but that you may do...
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8
For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
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9
For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray for
this: your becoming perfect.
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10
For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not deal
sharply when present, accordin...
11
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Be perfected. Be comforted. Be of
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12
Greet one another with a holy kiss.
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13
All the saints greet you.
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14
The grace of the Lord Yashua (Jesus) Christ, God (Elohim)’s love, and the fellowship
of the Holy Spi...
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