2 Corinthians 13:9-11

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⁹ For we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong. This is what we pray for, that you may be restored.^{(A) 10} So I write these things while I am away from you, so that when I come I may not have to be severe in using the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.^(B)

Final Greetings and Benediction

¹¹ Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell.^[a] Be restored; listen to my appeal;^[b] agree with one another; live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.^(C)