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2 Corinthians 13:8-10
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
2 Corinthians 13:8-10
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
8 For we can do nothing against the Truth [[a]not serve any party or personal interest], but only for the Truth [[b]which is the Gospel].
9 For we are glad when we are weak ([c]unapproved) and you are really strong. And this we also pray for: your all-round strengthening and perfecting of soul.
10 So I write these things while I am absent from you, that when I come to you, I may not have to deal sharply in my use of the authority which the Lord has given me [to be employed, however] for building [you] up and not for tearing [you] down.
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- 2 Corinthians 13:8 James C. Gray and George M. Adams, Bible Commentary.
- 2 Corinthians 13:8 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
- 2 Corinthians 13:9 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies.
2 Corinthians 13:8-10
New International Version
2 Corinthians 13:8-10
New International Version
8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. 9 We are glad whenever we are weak(A) but you are strong;(B) and our prayer is that you may be fully restored.(C) 10 This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh(D) in my use of authority—the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.(E)
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