2 Corinthians 13:9-11

English Standard Version

⁹ For we are glad when ^(A)we are weak and you are strong. Your ^(B)restoration is what we pray for. ¹⁰ For this reason I write these things while I am away from you, that when I come ^(C)I may not have to be ^(D)severe in my use of ^(E)the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.

Final Greetings

¹¹ Finally, brothers,^[a] rejoice. ^(F)Aim for restoration, comfort one another,^{[b] (G)}agree with one another, ^(H)live in peace; and the God of love and ^(I)peace will be with you.