But I call God for a witness to my soul, that I didn't come to Corinth to spare you.

For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God. Or if we are of sober mind, it is for you.

I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, I write to those who have sinned before now, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare;