Paul's LettersNew Testament
Chapter 13· Book VIII of 27
1Verse 1. Open verse actions.This is the third time I am coming to you. “At the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.” 2Verse 2. Open verse actions.I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, I write to those who have sinned before now, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare; 3Verse 3. Open verse actions.seeing that you seek a proof of Christ who speaks in me; who toward you is not weak, but is powerful in you. 4Verse 4. Open verse actions.For he was crucified through weakness, yet he lives through the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we will live with him through the power of God toward you. 5Verse 5. Open verse actions.Examine your own selves, whether you are in the faith. Test your own selves. Or don’t you know as to your own selves, that Jesus Christ is in you? — unless indeed you are disqualified. 6Verse 6. Open verse actions.But I hope that you will know that we aren’t disqualified. 7Verse 7. Open verse actions.Now I pray to God that you do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is honorable, though we are as reprobate. 8Verse 8. Open verse actions.For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. 9Verse 9. Open verse actions.For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. And this we also pray for, even your perfecting. 10Verse 10. Open verse actions.For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not deal sharply when present, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for tearing down. 11Verse 11. Open verse actions.Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. 12Verse 12. Open verse actions.Greet one another with a holy kiss. 13Verse 13. Open verse actions.All the saints greet you. 14Verse 14. Open verse actions.The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, God’s love, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen.