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2 Corinthians 10:8

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For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:

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2 Corinthians 10:8 in other translations

For even if I boast somewhat abundantly concerning our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down, I will not be ashamed,

2 Corinthians 10:8 · World English Bible

2 Corinthians 10:8 in context

  1. 6and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience shall be made full.
  2. 7Ye look at the things that are before your face. If any man trusteth in himself that he is Christ’s, let him consider this again with himself, that, even as he is Christ’s, so also are we.
  3. 8For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:
  4. 9that I may not seem as if I would terrify you by my letters.
  5. 10For, His letters, they say, are weighty and strong; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech of no account.