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2 Corinthians 13:10-12
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2 Corinthians 13:10-12
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10 I’m writing this before I come so that when I am there I will not have to use my authority to punish you. The Lord gave me that authority to make you stronger, not to destroy you.
11 Now, brothers and sisters, be filled with joy. Try to make everything right, and do what I have asked you to do. Agree with each other, and live in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
12 Give each other the special greeting of God’s people.[a] All of God’s holy people here send you their greetings.
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- 2 Corinthians 13:12 the special greeting of God’s people Literally, “a holy kiss.”
2 Corinthians 13:10-12
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2 Corinthians 13:10-12
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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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