2 Corinthians 13:10

“Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.”

"Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction." - 2 Corinthians 13:10
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What does 2 Corinthians 13:10 mean?

The verse 2 Corinthians 13:10 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads: "Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction." This verse is…

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The Sharpness of Edification

The Apostle Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians reveals a deep pastoral concern, and in 2 Corinthians 13:10, he beautifully encapsulates the tension between authority and tenderness in spiritual leadership. The verse states, “Therefore I write these things being absent, lest…

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A Prayer for Edification and Strength in Christ

Heavenly Father, As I come before Your presence today, I do so with humility and reverence for Your Word. I am reminded of the powerful message contained in 2 Corinthians 13:10, where the Apostle Paul writes, "Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I…

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