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For gar we rejoice chairō whenever hotan we hēmeis are weak astheneō, but de you hymeis are eimi strong dynatos. And kai this houtos is what we pray for euchomai, · ho your hymeis Christian maturity katartisis. 10 Therefore dia houtos I write graphō these houtos things while I am absent apeimi, so that hina when I am present pareimi I may chraomai not have to treat chraomai you harshly apotomōs according kata to the ho authority exousia which hos the ho Lord kyrios gave didōmi me egō for eis building oikodomē up and kai not ou tearing down kathairesis.

11 Finally loipos, brothers adelphos, rejoice chairō, strive katartizō for maturity , take courage parakaleō, · ho be like-minded autos, live eirēneuō in peace ; and kai the ho God theos of ho love agapē and kai peace eirēnē will be eimi with meta you hymeis.

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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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