2 Corinthians 13:3

since you want a practical proof of the fact that Christ speaks by my lips--He who is not feeble towards you, but powerful among you.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

2Those who cling to their old sins, and indeed all of you, I have forewarned and still forewarn (as I did on my second visit when present, so I do now, though absent) that, when I come again, I shall not spare you;

4For though it is true that He was crucified through weakness, yet He now lives through the power of God. We also are weak, sharing His weakness, but with Him we shall be full of life to deal with you through the power of God.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:18I solemnly tell you that whatever you as a Church bind on earth will in Heaven be held as bound, and whatever you loose on earth will in Heaven be held to be loosed.

1 Corinthians 5:4In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are all assembled and my spirit is with you, together with the power of our Lord Jesus,

2 Corinthians 2:6In the case of such a person the punishment which was inflicted by the majority of you is enough.

2 Corinthians 3:1Do you say that this is self-recommendation once more? Or do we need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you or from you?

2 Corinthians 10:8If, however, I were to boast more loudly of our Apostolic authority, which the Lord has given us that we may build you up, not pull you down, I should have no reason to feel 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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