This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down. Cross References 1 Corinthians 4:21Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit? 1 Corinthians 5:4 When you are gathered in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of the Lord Jesus, 2 Corinthians 2:3 I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be saddened by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy. 2 Corinthians 6:6 in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; 2 Corinthians 10:2 I beg you that when I come, I may not need to be as bold as I expect toward those who presume that we live according to the flesh. 2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:8 For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed. 2 Corinthians 13:2 I already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence, I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone, Titus 1:13 This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith Chapter Outline 1. Paul threatens severity, and the power of his apostleship, against obstinate sinners.5. And, advising them to a trial of their faith, 7. and to a reformation of their sins before his coming, 11. he concludes his epistle with a general exhortation and a prayer. Jump to Previous Absent Act Authority Building Cause Deal Destruction Edification Harsh Measures Need Order Overthrowing Power Present Reason Severe Severely Severity Sharp Sharply Sharpness Tearing Treat Use WriteJump to Next Absent Act Authority Building Cause Deal Destruction Edification Harsh Measures Need Order Overthrowing Power Present Reason Severe Severely Severity Sharp Sharply Sharpness Tearing Treat Use Write |
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