2 Corinthians 13:10

Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not when present deal sharply, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for casting down.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:21

What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of meekness?

1 Corinthians 5:4

in the name of our Lord Jesus, ye being gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus,

2 Corinthians 10:2

yea, I beseech you, that I may not when present shew courage with the confidence wherewith I count to be bold against some, which count of us as if we walked according to the flesh.

2 Corinthians 10:4

(for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strong holds);

2 Corinthians 10:8

For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:

2 Corinthians 13:2

I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, to them that have sinned heretofore, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare;

2 Corinthians 13:8

For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

2 Corinthians 2:3

And I wrote this very thing, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

2 Corinthians 6:6

in pureness, in knowledge, in longsuffering, in kindness, in the Holy Ghost, in love unfeigned,

Titus 1:13

This testimony is true. For which cause reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,