2 Corinthians 13:10
“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.”
2 Corinthians 13:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Therefore I write these things, being absent, that, being present, I may not deal more severely, according to the power which the Lord hath given me unto edification, and not unto destruction.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- 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.
- DARBYDarby
- On this account I write these things being absent, that being present I may not use severity according to the authority which the Lord has given me for building up, and not for overthrowing.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not deal sharply when present, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for tearing down.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- because of this, these things ; being absent ; I write, that being present, I may not treat any sharply, according to the authority that the Lord did give me for building up, and not for casting down.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- So I write these things while absent, so that when I am present, I may not have to be sharp, using the authority the Lord has given me for edification, and not for destruction.
Context: 2 Corinthians 13
8For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
9For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
10Therefore 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.
11Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
12Greet one another with an holy kiss.
About 2 Corinthians 13: Final Greetings and a Benediction
Paul concludes his letter with instructions for the conduct of worship and final greetings.
Commentary
2 Corinthians 13 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of faith and obedience to God. Paul is writing to the church in Corinth, reminding them of the importance of living a life of holiness and righteousness. He encourages them to examine themselves and to make sure that they are living in accordance with God's will. He also warns them of the consequences of disobedience and encourages them to repent and turn back to God.