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2 Corinthians 13:9-11
Legacy Standard Bible
2 Corinthians 13:9-11
Legacy Standard Bible
9 For we rejoice when we ourselves are (A)weak but you are strong. This we also pray for, [a]that you be (B)restored. 10 For this reason I am writing these things while absent, so that when present (C)I need not use (D)severity, in accordance with the (E)authority which the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down.
11 (F)Finally, brothers, [b]rejoice, [c](G)be restored, be comforted, (H)be like-minded, (I)live in peace, and (J)the God of love and peace will be with you.
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- 2 Corinthians 13:9 Lit your completion
- 2 Corinthians 13:11 Or farewell
- 2 Corinthians 13:11 Or put yourselves in order
2 Corinthians 13:9-11
New International Version
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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