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NASB | 2 Corinthians 13:10 For this reason I am writing these things while absent, so that when present I need not use severity, in accordance with the authority which the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 13:10 For this reason I am writing these things while absent from you, so that when I come, I will not need to deal severely [with you], in my use of the authority which the Lord has given me [to be used] for building you up and not for tearing you down. |
Bible Question:
please give me any infor on "OUR AUTHORITY WE HAVE IN CHRIST AND HOW TO USE IT" any scriptures and commentary would be helpful also thank you martimi |
Bible Answer: Greetings martimi, Paul speaks of his authority and leadership in 2 Cor. 13:10.. Like many of us, Paul liked to be in charge, and he felt frustrated when people failed to follow his lead, as the Corinthians had. As an apostle, he had spiritual authority over them, which at times led him to deal more severely with them (1 Cor. 4:21; 5:5; Titus 1:13). But it is important to notice how Paul exercises his authority in 2 Cor. 10:8; 13:10. Authority is used for building people up, not tearing them down. --Nolan |
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