2 Corinthians 13:10
For this cause, these things, while absent, am I writing, that I may not, when present, deal sharply - according to the authority which, the Lord, hath given me, for building up and not for pulling down.
2 Corinthians 10:8
Yea, if, somewhat more abundantly, I should boast concerning our authority - which the Lord hath given for building up and not for pulling you down, I shall not be put to shame, -
2 Corinthians 2:3
And I wrote this very thing - lest, if I came, I should have, grief, from those over whom I had need to rejoice, - having confidence in you all, that, my joy, is the joy, of you all.
Titus 1:13
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith,
1 Corinthians 4:21
What will ye? that, with a rod, I should come unto you? or, with love, and a spirit of meekness?
2 Corinthians 10:2
I entreat, however, that, when present, I may not be bold with the assurance wherewith I think to be daring against some who account of us as though, according to flesh, we were walking, -
2 Corinthians 12:20-21
For I fear - lest, by any means, when I come, not such as I wish, should I find you, and, I, should be found by you, such as ye do not wish; - lest, by any means, I should find strife, jealousy, outbursts of wrath, factions, railings, whisperings, puffed up pretensions, confusions; -
2 Corinthians 13:2
I have said beforehand, and do say beforehand, - as present the second time, although now absent, unto them who before sinned, and unto all the rest, - that, if I come again, I will not spare.
2 Corinthians 13:8
For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth;