2 Corinthians 13:10

A Conservative Version

Because of this I write these things while absent, so that I may not act harshly when present, according to the authority that the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 10:8

For even if I also should boast somewhat more abundantly about our authority (which the Lord gave us for building up, and not for tearing you down), I will not be shamed,

2 Corinthians 2:3

And I wrote this same thing to you, so that when I came, I would not have sadness from whom I ought to rejoice, having been confident toward you all, because my joy is of all of you.

Titus 1:13

This testimony is true, because of which reason, reprove them harshly, so that they may be sound in the faith,

2 Corinthians 13:8

For we do not have any power against the truth, but for the truth.

2 Corinthians 10:2

But I pray not to be bold when present with the confidence by which I consider to be valiant toward some who consider us as walking according to flesh.

1 Corinthians 4:21

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

2 Corinthians 13:2

I have told you before, and I say in advance, as present the second time, and now absent, I write to those who have previously sinned, and to all the others, that if I come to it again, I will not spare,

1 Corinthians 5:4

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,

2 Corinthians 6:6

in purity, in knowledge, in longsuffering, in kindness, in Holy Spirit, in non-hypocritical love,

2 Corinthians 10:4

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty in God for the demolition of strongholds,