2 Corinthians 13:3

13:3 since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He ¹  is not weak toward you but is powerful among you.

2 Corinthians 13:5

13:5 Put yourselves to the test to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize regarding yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you – unless, indeed, you fail the test! ² 

2 Corinthians 13:10

13:10 Because of this I am writing these things while absent, so that when I arrive ³  I may not have to deal harshly with you ⁴  by using my authority – the Lord gave it to me for building up, not for tearing down!

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¹ tn Grk “who.” Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started here in the translation.

² tn Or “unless indeed you are disqualified.”

³ tn Grk “when I am present,” but in the context of Paul’s third (upcoming) visit to Corinth, this is better translated as “when I arrive.”

⁴ tn The words “with you” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.