Discovery Box2 Corinthians 13:2-3 
Context13:2 I said before when I was present the second time and now, though absent, I say again to those who sinned previously and to all the rest, that if I come again, I will not spare anyone, 1 13:3 since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He 2 is not weak toward you but is powerful among you.
2 Corinthians 13:8
Context13:8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the sake of the truth.
2 Corinthians 13:10
Context13:10 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!
1 tn The word “anyone” is not in the Greek text but is implied.
2 tn Grk “who.” Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started here in the translation.
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.
