2 Corinthians 13:3

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Summary

2 Corinthians 13:3

Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.

Ye seek

2 Corinthians 10:8

Christ

1 Corinthians 5:4

Which

General references

2 Corinthians 13:6

Bible References

Ye seek

For even though I boast rather freely about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up and not for destroying you, I will not be ashamed [of the truth],

Christ

If you forgive anyone anything, I too forgive [that one]; and what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of [and with the approval of] Christ,

for it is not you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whatever you bind [forbid, declare to be improper and unlawful] on earth shall have [already] been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose [permit, declare lawful] on earth shall have [already] been loosed in heaven.

for I will give you [skillful] words and wisdom which none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute.

In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are assembled, and I am with you in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus,

Which

For such a one this punishment by the majority is sufficient,

Are we starting to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some [false teachers], letters of recommendation to you or from you? [No!]

The signs that indicate a genuine apostle were performed among you fully and most patiently—signs and wonders and miracles.

Am I not free [unrestrained and exempt from any obligation]? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our [risen] Lord [in person]? Are you not [the result and proof of] my work in the Lord?

General references

But I hope you will acknowledge that we do not fail the test nor are we to be rejected.