2 Corinthians 13:10

James Moffatt - New Testament

I am writing thus to you in absence, so that when I do come I may not have to deal sharply with you; I have the Lord's authority for that, but he gave it to me for building you up, not for demolishing you.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 10:8

Even supposing I were to boast somewhat freely of my authority (and the Lord gave it to me for building you up, not for demolishing you), I would feel quite justified.

2 Corinthians 2:3

So the very reason I wrote was that I might not come only to be pained by those who ought to give me joy; I relied on you all, I felt sure that my joy would be a joy for everyone of you.

Titus 1:13

That is a true statement. So deal sharply with them, to have them sound in the faith

2 Corinthians 13:8

(Fail or succeed, I cannot work against the truth but for it!)

2 Corinthians 10:2

I beg of you that when I do come I may not have to speak out and be peremptory; but my mind is made up to tackle certain people who have made up their minds that I move on the low level of the flesh.

1 Corinthians 4:21

Which is it to be? Am I to come to you with a rod of discipline or with love and a spirit of gentleness?

2 Corinthians 13:2

I warned you already, on my second visit, and I warn you now before I come, both you who sinned some time ago and the rest of you as well, that I will spare no one if I come back.

1 Corinthians 5:4

by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ; I have met with you in spirit, and by the power of our Lord Jesus

2 Corinthians 6:6

with innocence, insight, patience, kindness, the holy Spirit, unaffected love,

2 Corinthians 10:4

the weapons of my warfare are not weapons of the flesh, but divinely strong to demolish fortresses —