2 Corinthians 13:3
Context13:3 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
Context13:5 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
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 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.