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2 Corinthians 13:10

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Corinthians 13:10

Verse 10 of 14

Scripture focus

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 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:10

Theological / Devotional

Lest. See on chs. 10:2; 13:2.

Given me to edification. The purpose of gospel authority is the building up of the church, the perfecting of the saints (John 3:17; John 20:21-23). However necessary the exercise of such power may be for the sake of discipline, it is inevitably second best. It will be no pleasure to Paul to expel a member of the church, and he will take severe action only as a last resort.

From the very entrance of sin Satan and sinful men have been in rebellion against the supreme authority of God. Paul’s aim is to bring men into captivity to Christ (see 2 Cor. 10:5). This cannot be done by force, but by implanting the mind of Christ.

By SdaBc