2 Corinthians 13:10
Because of this I write these things while absent, so that I may not act harshly when present, according to the authority that the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down.
2 Corinthians 10:8
For even if I also should boast somewhat more abundantly about our authority (which the Lord gave us for building up, and not for tearing you down), I will not be shamed,
2 Corinthians 2:3
And I wrote this same thing to you, so that when I came, I would not have sadness from whom I ought to rejoice, having been confident toward you all, because my joy is of all of you.
Titus 1:13
This testimony is true, because of which reason, reprove them harshly, so that they may be sound in the faith,
1 Corinthians 4:21
What do ye want? Should I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?
2 Corinthians 10:2
But I pray not to be bold when present with the confidence by which I consider to be valiant toward some who consider us as walking according to flesh.
2 Corinthians 12:20-21
For I fear lest somehow, having come, I may find you not such as I want, and I may be found by you such as ye do not want, lest somehow there be strifes, envyings, wraths, selfish ambitions, slanderings, whisperings, puffings up, t
2 Corinthians 13:2
I have told you before, and I say in advance, as present the second time, and now absent, I write to those who have previously sinned, and to all the others, that if I come to it again, I will not spare,
2 Corinthians 13:8
For we do not have any power against the truth, but for the truth.