2 Corinthians 13:2
I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, to them that have sinned heretofore, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare;
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1 Corinthians 4:19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will; and I will know, not the word of them that are puffed up, but the power.
2 Corinthians 1:23But I call God for a witness upon my soul, that to spare you I forbare to come unto Corinth.
2 Corinthians 10:8For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:
2 Corinthians 13:10For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not when present deal sharply, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for casting 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 →