2 Corinthians 13:8-10
New American Standard Bible
8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. 9 For we rejoice when we ourselves are (A)weak, but you are strong; this we also pray for, [a]that you (B)become mature. 10 For this reason I am writing these things while absent, so that when present (C)I need not use (D)severity, in accordance with the (E)authority which the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down.
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- 2 Corinthians 13:9 Lit your maturation
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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