2 Corinthians 13:10

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

9 For we are glad ^awhen we are weak and you are strong. And this also we pray, ^bthat you may be made complete.

10 ^aTherefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the ^bauthority which the Lord has given me for edification and not for destruction.

Greetings and Benediction

11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. ^aBe of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love ^band peace will be with you.

12 ^aGreet one another with a holy kiss.

Commentaries:

Adam Clarke

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2 Corinthians 13:10

Therefore I write these things - I only threaten you now, by this epistle, to put you on your guard, and lead you to reformation before I visit you that I may not then have to use sharpness, , a cutting off, employing thus my apostolical authority to inflict punishment; a power which God has given me, rather to be employed in your edification than in your destruction.

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