For we can do nothing against the truth, but only for the truth. For we rejoice when we ourselves are (A)weak but you are strong; this we also pray for, [a]that you be (B)made complete. 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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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 13:9 Lit your completion