Verse 10
2 Corinthians 13:10
American Standard Version
10
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.
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
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But I hope that ye shall know that we are not reprobate.
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7
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For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
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9
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10
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Salute one another with a holy kiss.
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14
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