2 Corinthians 13:10 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

¹⁰ The reason I am writing these things to you while I am absent is so that, when I am present, I will not need to be harsh in my use of authority, which the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁰ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁰ So I write these things while I am absent from you, that when I come to you, I may not have to deal sharply in my use of the authority which the Lord has given me [to be employed, however] for building [you] up and not for tearing [you] down.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Common English Bible

¹⁰ This is why I’m writing these things while I’m away. I’m writing so that I won’t need to act harshly when I’m with you by using the authority that the Lord gave me. He gave it to me so that I could build you up, not tear you down.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁰ Therefore, I write these things while absent, so that, when present, I may not have to act more harshly, according to the authority which the Lord has given to me, for edification and not for destruction.

2 Corinthians 13:10 Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:21

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

1 Corinthians 5:4

So when you are gathered together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,

2 Corinthians 10:2

I ask that when I am present I need not show boldness by daring to oppose those who think that we walk according to the flesh.

2 Corinthians 10:4

For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but are powerful in God for tearing down strongholds.

2 Corinthians 10:8

For even if I boast somewhat further about our authority (which the Lord has given us for building you up and not for tearing you down), I will not be ashamed.

2 Corinthians 13:2

I gave a warning when I was present the second time, and now I am giving this written warning while absent: If I come again I will not spare those who sinned previously or any of the others,

2 Corinthians 13:8

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

2 Corinthians 2:3

That is why I wrote to you as I did, so that when I came I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence about you all that my joy would be yours.

2 Corinthians 6:6

in purity, in knowledge, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love,

Titus 1:13

This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, so that they may become sound in the faith,