2 Corinthians 13:10
For this cause, I write these things while absent; that I may not, when present, deal sharply according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not casting down.
2 Corinthians 10:8
For, even if I glory somewhat more abundantly concerning our authority??hich the Lord gave for building you up, and not for tearing you down?? shall not be put to shame;
2 Corinthians 2:3
And I wrote this very thing, that I might not, when I came, have sorrow from those of whom I ought to have joy; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.
Titus 1:13
This testimony is true. For which cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
1 Corinthians 4:21
What do ye wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?
2 Corinthians 10:2
but I pray that, when present, I may not show courage with the confidence with which I purpose to be bold against some who reckon us as walking according to the flesh.
2 Corinthians 12:20-21
For I fear, lest by any means, when I come, I should find you not such as I desire, and that I, too, should be found by you such as ye do not desire; lest, by any means, there should be strife, jealousy, wraths, factions, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults;
2 Corinthians 13:2
I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as if present at the second time, and, being now absent, I write to those who heretofore have sinned, and to 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.