2 Corinthians 13:10

New International Reader's Version

That’s why I write these things before I come to you. Then when I do come, I won’t have to be hard on you when I use my authority. The Lord gave me the authority to build you up. He didn’t give it to me to tear you down.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:21

Which do you want? Should I come to you to correct and punish you? Or should I come in love and with a gentle spirit?

1 Corinthians 5:4

So when you come together, I will be with you in spirit. The power of our Lord Jesus will also be with you.

2 Corinthians 10:2

I am coming to see you. Please don’t make me be as bold as I expect to be toward some people. They think that I live the way the people of this world live.

2 Corinthians 10:4

The weapons I fight with are not the weapons the world uses. In fact, it is just the opposite. My weapons have the power of God to destroy the camps of the enemy.

2 Corinthians 10:8

Do I brag too much about the authority the Lord gave me? If I do, it’s because I want to build you up, not tear you down. And I’m not ashamed of that kind of bragging.

2 Corinthians 13:2

I already warned you during my second visit. I now say it again while I’m away. When I return, I won’t spare those who sinned earlier. I won’t spare any of the others either.

2 Corinthians 13:8

I can’t do anything to stop the truth. I can only work for the truth.

2 Corinthians 2:3

What I wrote to you I wrote for a special reason. When I came, I didn’t want to be troubled by those who should make me glad. I was sure that all of you would share my joy.

2 Corinthians 6:6

We remain pure. We understand completely what it means to serve God. We are patient and kind. We serve him in the power of the Holy Spirit. We serve him with true love.

Titus 1:13

This saying is true. So give a strong warning to people who refuse to obey God. Then they will understand the faith correctly.