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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.

10 This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh(A) in my use of authority—the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.(B)

Final Greetings

11 Finally, brothers and sisters,(C) rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace.(D) And the God of love(E) and peace(F) will be with you.

12 Greet one another with a holy kiss.(G)

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