2 Corinthians 13:8-10

New Catholic Bible

⁸ We have no power to do anything against the truth but only for the truth. ⁹ We rejoice when we are weak, just as long as you are strong. This is what we desire—that you may become perfect.

¹⁰ I am writing this letter prior to my arrival so that when I come I may not have to treat you harshly in exercising the authority that the Lord has given me to build up and not to tear down.