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2 Corinthians 13:9-11
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 Corinthians 13:9-11
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
9 For we are rejoicing whenever we are weak but you are strong. This also we are praying— your restoration[a].
I Am Writing So I Don’t Have To Act Severely When I Come
10 For this reason I am writing these things while absent— in order that while being-present, I may not act severely[b] according-to[c] the authority which the Lord gave me for building-up and not for tearing-down.
11 Finally, brothers, be rejoicing[d], be restored[e], be exhorted[f], be thinking the same thing, be living-in-peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
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- 2 Corinthians 13:9 Or, completion, maturation.
- 2 Corinthians 13:10 Or, sharply, harshly.
- 2 Corinthians 13:10 Or, based on.
- 2 Corinthians 13:11 Or, farewell.
- 2 Corinthians 13:11 Or, put in order, made complete.
- 2 Corinthians 13:11 Or, encouraged.
2 Corinthians 13:9-11
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2 Corinthians 13:9-11
New International Version
9 We are glad whenever we are weak(A) but you are strong;(B) and our prayer is that you may be fully restored.(C) 10 This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh(D) in my use of authority—the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.(E)
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11 Finally, brothers and sisters,(F) rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace.(G) And the God of love(H) and peace(I) will be with you.
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