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2 Corinthians 10:8

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So even if I brag too much about the authority the Lord has given me to build you up, not to tear you down, I’m not ashamed of that kind of bragging.

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That’s why I’m writing these things now, while I’m away. Then when I do come, I won’t have to use my authority and be hard on you. The Lord gave me that authority to build you up, not to tear you down.

That’s why I’m suffering the way I am. But I’m not ashamed, because I know the one I’ve believed in and I’m certain that he’s able to protect what I’ve given him. I can trust him with it until the day he returns.

From Paul, an apostle, and from all the brothers and sisters who are with me. I have not been sent by any human group or leader. I’ve been sent by Jesus Christ and by God the Father, who raised him from the dead. To the churches in Galatia.

I can’t do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.

Even if I did decide to brag, that wouldn’t make me a fool, because I’d be telling the truth. But I don’t brag, so that no one will think more of me than they should based on what I say and do.

Not that we would ever treat you harshly as believers; you’re strong in your own faith, and we work together with you for your joy.

I had bragged about you to him, and you haven’t let me down. Everything we said to you was true, and in the same way, everything we told Titus about you has also turned out to be true.

I’ve spoken to you very honestly. I’m very proud of you. I’m truly encouraged; even with all of our troubles, I’m overflowing with joy.

The weapons I fight with aren’t the weapons of this world. They’re just the opposite! They use the power of God to destroy resistance—

Don’t think that I’m trying to scare you with my letters.

All this time, have you been thinking that I’ve been speaking up for myself? No, I’ve been speaking with God as my witness, as a believer in Christ. Dear friends, everything I do is to help you become stronger.




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