Verse 10
2 Corinthians 13:10
Free Bible Version
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That is why I write about this while I'm not with you, so that when I am with you I won't have to treat you harshly by imposing my authority. The Lord gave me authority for building up, 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 my third visit to you. “Any charge must be verified by two or three witnesses.”
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2
I already warned those of you who were sinning when I visited the second time. Even though I'm not t...
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3
since you're demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in the way he relate...
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4
Even though he was crucified in weakness, now he lives through the power of God (Elohim). We too are...
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5
Examine yourselves to see if you are trusting God (Elohim). Put yourselves to the test. Don't you yo...
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6
However, I hope that you realize that we have not failed the test.
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7
We pray to God (Elohim) that you won't do anything bad—not so we can show we passed the test, but so...
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8
We can't do anything against the truth, only for the truth.
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9
We're happy when we are weak, and you are strong—we pray that you may continue to improve.
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10
That is why I write about this while I'm not with you, so that when I am with you I won't have to tr...
11
Finally, brothers and sisters, I say goodbye. Continue to improve spiritually. Encourage one another...
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12
May the grace of the Lord Yashua (Jesus) Christ, the love of God (Elohim), and the communion of the...
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- 2 Corinthians
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- Chapter 13 (12 verses)
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