2 Corinthians 13:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

This should prove to you that I am speaking for Christ. When he corrects you, he won't be weak. He will be powerful!

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But you will not really be the one speaking. The Spirit from your Father will tell you what to say.

I will give you the wisdom to know what to say. None of your enemies will be able to oppose you or to say that you are wrong.

However, I think I am obeying God's Spirit when I say she would be happier to stay single.

Do you think I am a coward when I am with you and brave when I am far away? Well, I ask you to listen, because Christ himself was humble and gentle.

or fight our battles with the weapons of this world. Instead, we use God's power that can destroy fortresses. We destroy arguments

When I was with you, I was patient and worked all the powerful miracles and signs and wonders of a true apostle.

I will forgive anyone you forgive. Yes, for your sake and with Christ as my witness, I have forgiven whatever needed to be forgiven.

Most of you have already pointed out the wrong that person did, and that is punishment enough for what was done.

God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others.