2 Corinthians 13:10

Bible in Basic English 1965

For this cause I am writing these things while I am away, so that there may be need for me, when I am present, to make use of sharp measures, by the authority which the Lord has given me for building up and not for destruction.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:21

What is your desire? is my coming to be with punishment, or is it to be in love and a gentle spirit?

1 Corinthians 5:4

In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you have come together with my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus,

2 Corinthians 10:2

Yes, I make my request to you, so that when I am with you I may not have to make use of the authority which may be needed against some to whom we seem to be walking after the flesh.

2 Corinthians 10:4

For the arms with which we are fighting are not those of the flesh, but are strong before God for the destruction of high places;

2 Corinthians 10:8

For though I might take pride in our authority which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for your destruction, it will not be a cause of shame to me:

2 Corinthians 13:2

I said before, and still say it before I come, as being present for the second time, though I am still away from you, to those who have done wrong before, and to all the others, that if I come again I will not have pity;

2 Corinthians 13:8

Because we are able to do nothing against what is true, but only for it.

2 Corinthians 2:3

And I said this very thing in my letter, for fear that when I came I might have sorrow from those from whom it was right for me to have joy; being certain of this, that my joy is the joy of you all.

2 Corinthians 6:6

In a clean heart, in knowledge, in long waiting, in being kind, in the Holy Spirit, in true love,

Titus 1:13

This witness is true. So say sharp words to them so that they may come to the right faith,