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2 Corinthians 13:10-12
New English Translation
2 Corinthians 13:10-12
New English Translation
10 Because of this I am writing these things while absent, so that when I arrive[a] I may not have to deal harshly with you[b] by using my authority—the Lord gave it to me for building up, not for tearing down!
Final Exhortations and Greetings
11 Finally, brothers and sisters,[c] rejoice, set things right, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 [d] Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you.
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- 2 Corinthians 13:10 tn Grk “when I am present,” but in the context of Paul’s third (upcoming) visit to Corinth, this is better translated as “when I arrive.”
- 2 Corinthians 13:10 tn The words “with you” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.
- 2 Corinthians 13:11 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:8.
- 2 Corinthians 13:12 sn The versification of vv. 12 and 13 in the NET (so also NRSV, NLT) is according to the versification in the NA28 and UBS5 editions of the Greek text. Some translations, however, break the material up into three verses, i.e., 12-14 (NKJV, NASB, NIV). The same material has been translated in each case; the only difference is the versification of that material.
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