Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 10:8

2 Corinthians chapter 10 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:

Context

v.7Ye look at the things that are before your face. If any man trusteth in himself that he is Christ’s, let him consider this again with himself, that, even as he is Christ’s, so also are we.

v.8This passage

v.9that I may not seem as if I would terrify you by my letters.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 13:8

    For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

  • 2 Timothy 1:12

    For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:6

    For if I should desire to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I shall speak the truth: but I forbear, lest any man should account of me above that which he seeth me to be, or heareth from me.

  • Galatians 1:1

    Paul, an apostle (not from men, neither through man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead),

  • 2 Corinthians 13:10

    For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not when present deal sharply, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for casting down.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:24

    Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.