2 Corinthians 13:8

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2 Corinthians 13:8

For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

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That is why I write this while I am away from you, so that when I come, I may not have to be harsh in my use of the authority the Lord has given me, for it was to build you up, not to pull you down.

For suppose I do boast a little too much of my authority??hich the Lord gave me to build you up, not to pull you down?? will not have to blush for it.

But Jesus said, "Do not tell him not to do so, for there is no one who will use my name to do a mighty act, and be able soon after to abuse me.

And signs like these will attend those who believe: with my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in foreign tongues;

John answered, "Master, we saw a man driving out demons with your name, and we told him not to do so, for he does not go with us."

to carry out what your hand and will had destined should happen.

But a man named Ananias, who, with his wife Sapphira, had sold a piece of property,

So after fasting and prayer, they laid their hands upon them and let them go.

God did such extraordinary wonders by means of Paul,

and meeting with you, in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, by the authority of our Lord Jesus

like Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I turned over to Satan, to be taught not to blaspheme.

how can we escape if we pay no attention to such a salvation as this? It was first proclaimed by the Lord himself, and it was guaranteed to us by those who heard him,