Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 13:10

2 Corinthians chapter 13 · verse 10 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.9For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.

v.10This passage

v.11Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected; be comforted; be of the same mind; live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Cross references

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

  • 1 Corinthians 4:21

    What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?

  • 2 Corinthians 10:2

    yea, I beseech you, that I may not when present show courage with the confidence wherewith I count to be bold against some, who count of us as if we walked according to the flesh.

  • 2 Corinthians 13:8

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

  • 2 Corinthians 10:8

    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:

  • 2 Corinthians 13:2

    I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, to them that have sinned heretofore, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare;

  • 2 Corinthians 2:3

    And I wrote this very thing, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.