2 Corinthians 13:10

Paul writes these warnings while absent so that, when present, he need not use his authority severely; that authority was given for building up, not tearing down. It matters because godly discipline aims at restoration, not destruction.

Cross-references · 8

• 2 Cor 10:8For though I should boast somewhat abundantly concerning our authority, (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down) I will not be disappointed,
• 2 Cor 2:3And I wrote this very thing to you, so that, when I came, I wouldn’t have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy would be shared by all of you.
• Titus 1:13This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
• 2 Cor 13:8For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
• 2 Cor 10:2Yes, I beg you that I may not, when present, show courage with the confidence with which I intend to be bold against some, who consider us to be walking according to the flesh.
• 1 Cor 4:21What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?
• 2 Cor 13:2I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, I write to those who have sinned before now, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare;
• 2 Cor 12:20–21For I am afraid that by any means, when I come, I might find you not the way I want to, and that I might be found by you as you don’t desire; that by any means there would be strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, whisperings, proud thoughts, riots;

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