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I Am Writing So I Don’t Have To Act Severely When I Come

10 For this reason I am writing these things while absent— in order that while being-present, I may not act severely[a] according-to[b] the authority which the Lord gave me for building-up and not for tearing-down.

11 Finally, brothers, be rejoicing[c], be restored[d], be exhorted[e], be thinking the same thing, be living-in-peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 13:10 Or, sharply, harshly.
  2. 2 Corinthians 13:10 Or, based on.
  3. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Or, farewell.
  4. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Or, put in order, made complete.
  5. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Or, encouraged.

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