2 Corinthians 13:3

And that will be the proof, which you are looking for, that the Christ speaks through me. There is no weakness in his dealings with you. No, he shows his power among you.

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In The King James Version

Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.

In Context

2I have said it, and I say it again before I come, just as if I were with you on my second visit, though for the moment absent, I say to those who have been long sinning, as well as to all others – that if I come again, I will spare no one.

4For though his crucifixion was due to weakness, his life is due to the power of God. And we, also, are weak in his weakness, but with him we will live for you through the power of God.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:18“I tell you, all that you forbid on earth will be held in heaven to be forbidden, and all that you allow on earth will be held in heaven to be allowed.

1 Corinthians 5:4I have decided – having been present in spirit at your meetings, when the power of the Lord Jesus was with us –

2 Corinthians 2:6The man to whom I refer has been sufficiently punished by the penalty inflicted by the majority of you;

2 Corinthians 3:1Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or are we like some who need letters of commendation to you, or from you?

2 Corinthians 10:8Even if I boast extravagantly about our authority – which the Lord gave us for building up your faith and not for overthrowing it – still I have no reason to be ashamed.

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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