2 Corinthians 13:3

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

For if I boast some more about our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I am not ashamed.

If you forgive anyone, I do too. For what I have forgiven—if I have forgiven anything—it is for you in the presence of Christ.

because you are not speaking, but the Spirit of your Father is speaking through you.

I assure you: Whatever you bind on earth is already bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth is already loosed in heaven.

for I will give you such words

and a wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus with my spirit and with the power of our Lord Jesus,

The punishment inflicted by the majority is sufficient for that person.

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some, letters of recommendation to you or from you?

The signs of an apostle were performed with great endurance among you—not only signs but also wonders and miracles.

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord?

And I hope you will recognize that we do not fail the test.