2 Corinthians 13:10

New English Translation

Because of this I am writing these things while absent, so that when I arrive I may not have to deal harshly with you by using my authority – the Lord gave it to me for building up, not for tearing down!

Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:21

What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline or with love and a spirit of gentleness?

1 Corinthians 5:4

When you gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus, and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of our Lord Jesus,

2 Corinthians 10:2

now I ask that when I am present I may not have to be bold with the confidence that (I expect) I will dare to use against some who consider us to be behaving according to human standards.

2 Corinthians 10:4

for the weapons of our warfare are not human weapons, but are made powerful by God for tearing down strongholds. We tear down arguments

2 Corinthians 10:8

For if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of doing so.

2 Corinthians 13:2

I said before when I was present the second time and now, though absent, I say again to those who sinned previously and to all the rest, that if I come again, I will not spare anyone,

2 Corinthians 13:8

For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the sake of the truth.

2 Corinthians 2:3

And I wrote this very thing to you, so that when I came I would not have sadness from those who ought to make me rejoice, since I am confident in you all that my joy would be yours.

2 Corinthians 6:6

by purity, by knowledge, by patience, by benevolence, by the Holy Spirit, by genuine love,

Titus 1:13

Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith