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10 Therefore I absent write these things, that I present do not harder, by the power, which the Lord gave to me into edification, and not into your destruction[a].

11 Brethren, henceforward joy ye, be ye perfect, excite ye [be ye perfect, and teach ye]; understand ye the same thing; have ye peace, and God of peace and of love shall be with you [and God of peace and love shall be with you].

12 Greet ye well together in holy kiss.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 13:10 after the power, which the Lord gave to me into edification, and not into destruction

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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