2 Corinthians 13:10

God's Word

That’s why I’m writing this letter while I’m not with you. When I am with you I don’t want to be harsh by using the authority that the Lord gave me. The Lord gave us this authority to help you, not to hurt you.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:21

When I come to visit you, would you prefer that I punish you or show you love and a gentle spirit?

1 Corinthians 5:4

When you have gathered together, I am with you in spirit. Then, in the name of our Lord Jesus, and with his power,

2 Corinthians 10:2

I beg you that when I am with you I won’t have to deal forcefully with you. I expect I will have to because some people think that we are only guided by human motives.

2 Corinthians 10:4

The weapons we use in our fight are not made by humans. Rather, they are powerful weapons from God. With them we destroy people’s defenses, that is, their arguments

2 Corinthians 10:8

So, if I brag a little too much about the authority which the Lord gave us, I’m not ashamed. The Lord gave us this authority to help you, not to hurt you.

2 Corinthians 13:2

I already warned you when I was with you the second time, and even though I’m not there now, I’m warning you again. When I visit you again, I won’t spare you. That goes for all those who formerly led sinful lives as well as for all the others.

2 Corinthians 13:8

We can’t do anything against the truth but only to help the truth.

2 Corinthians 2:3

This is the very reason I wrote to you. I didn’t want to visit you and be distressed by those who should make me happy. I’m confident about all of you that whatever makes me happy also makes you happy.

2 Corinthians 6:6

⌞People can see⌟ our purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit’s presence ⌞in our lives⌟, our sincere love,

Titus 1:13

That statement is true. For this reason, sharply correct believers so that they continue to have faith that is alive and well.