2 Corinthians 13:10

World English Bible (2000)

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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  • 2 Cor 10:8 : 8 For though I should boast somewhat abundantly concerning our authority, (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down) I will not be disappointed,
  • 2 Cor 2:3 : 3 And I wrote this very thing to you, so that, when I came, I wouldn't have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy would be shared by all of you.
  • Titus 1:13 : 13 This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
  • 1 Cor 4:21 : 21 What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?
  • 2 Cor 10:2 : 2 Yes, I beg you that I may not, when present, show courage with the confidence with which I intend to be bold against some, who consider us to be walking according to the flesh.
  • 2 Cor 12:20-21 : 20 For I am afraid that by any means, when I come, I might find you not the way I want to, and that I might be found by you as you don't desire; that by any means there would be strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, whisperings, proud thoughts, riots; 21 that again when I come my God would humble me before you, and I would mourn for many of those who have sinned before now, and not repented of the uncleanness and sexual immorality and lustfulness which they committed.
  • 2 Cor 13:2 : 2 I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, I write to those who have sinned before now, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare;
  • 2 Cor 13:8 : 8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

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  • 2 Cor 10:8-11
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    8 For though I should boast somewhat abundantly concerning our authority, (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down) I will not be disappointed,

    9 that I may not seem as if I desire to terrify you by my letters.

    10 For, "His letters," they say, "are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech is despised."

    11 Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such are we also in deed when we are present.

  • 2 Cor 13:2-3
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    2 I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, I write to those who have sinned before now, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare;

    3 seeing that you seek a proof of Christ who speaks in me; who toward you is not weak, but is powerful in you.

  • 2 Cor 13:9
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    9 For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. And this we also pray for, even your perfecting.

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    8 Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,

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    11 Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

  • Rom 15:15
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    15 But I write the more boldly to you in part, as reminding you, because of the grace that was given to me by God,

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    1 Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.

    2 Yes, I beg you that I may not, when present, show courage with the confidence with which I intend to be bold against some, who consider us to be walking according to the flesh.

  • 1 Cor 5:3-4
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    3 For I most certainly, as being absent in body but present in spirit, have already, as though I were present, judged him who has done this thing.

    4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, you being gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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    9 For to this end I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things.

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    10 Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.

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    13 I had many things to write to you, but I am unwilling to write to you with ink and pen;

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    19 Again, do you think that we are excusing ourselves to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.

    20 For I am afraid that by any means, when I come, I might find you not the way I want to, and that I might be found by you as you don't desire; that by any means there would be strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, whisperings, proud thoughts, riots;

  • 1 Cor 9:15
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    15 But I have used none of these things, and I don't write these things that it may be done so in my case; for I would rather die, than that anyone should make my boasting void.

  • 1 Cor 4:14
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    14 I don't write these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.

  • 2 Cor 2:3-4
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    3 And I wrote this very thing to you, so that, when I came, I wouldn't have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy would be shared by all of you.

    4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears, not that you should be made sorry, but that you might know the love that I have so abundantly for you.

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    10 Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.

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    10 According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it.

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    11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end that you may be established;

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    5 For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.

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    14 These things I write to you, hoping to come to you shortly;

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    13 For what is there in which you were made inferior to the rest of the assemblies, unless it is that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong.

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    12 Having many things to write to you, I don't want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full.

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    22 But I exhort you, brothers, endure the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.

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    12 So although I wrote to you, I wrote not for his cause that did the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered the wrong, but that your earnest care for us might be revealed in you in the sight of God.

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    12 But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them that desire an occasion, that in which they boast, they may be found even as we.

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    19 So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.

  • 2 Cor 10:16
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    16 so as to preach the Good News even to the parts beyond you, not to boast in what someone else has already done.

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    15 Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.

  • 2 Cor 11:10
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    10 As the truth of Christ is in me, no one will stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

  • 2 Thess 3:9
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    9 not because we don't have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.

  • Gal 6:11
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    11 See with what large letters I write to you with my own hand.

  • 2 Cor 9:4
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    4 so that I won't by any means, if there come with me any of Macedonia and find you unprepared, we (to say nothing of you) should be disappointed in this confident boasting.

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    21 What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?

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    21 Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.

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    6 For if I would desire to boast, I will not be foolish; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, so that no man may think more of me than that which he sees in me, or hears from me.

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