2 Corinthians 13:2

I have told you before, and I say in advance, as present the second time, and now absent, I write to those who have previously sinned, and to all the others, that if I come to it again, I will not spare,

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In The King James Version

I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:

In Context

1This third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two witnesses or three every saying will be confirmed.

3since ye seek proof of the Christ speaking in me, who is not weak toward you, but is mighty in you.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord should will, and I will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power.

2 Corinthians 1:23But I call God for a witness upon my soul, that I did not yet come to Corinth, sparing you.

2 Corinthians 10:8For even if I also should boast somewhat more abundantly about our authority (which the Lord gave us for building up, and not for tearing you down), I will not be shamed,

2 Corinthians 13:10Because of this I write these things while absent, so that I may not act harshly when present, according to the authority that the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 13:2-7

The Apostle Asserts His Claims. ( a. d. 57.) 1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. 2 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare: 3 Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you. 4 For though he was crucified through weakness,… Read the whole commentary →

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