2 Corinthians 13:2–3
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:
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 haue sinned, and to all other, that if I come againe I will not spare:
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.
Since ye seeke a proofe of Christ, speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weake, but is mightie in you.
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From verse 2
- 2 Corinthians 1:23Rank 1 from verse 2
- 1 Corinthians 5:5Rank 2 from verse 2
- 2 Corinthians 10:1–2Rank 3 from verse 2
1NOW I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
2But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
1¶ Now I Paul my selfe beseech you, by the meekenes and gentlenesse of Christ, who ‖in presence am base among you, but being absent, am bold toward you:
2But I beseech you, that I may not bee bold when I am present, with that confidence wherewith I thinke to be bold against some, which ‖thinke of vs as if wee walked according to the flesh.
- 2 Corinthians 10:8–11Rank 4 from verse 2
8For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
9That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters.
10For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
11Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.
8For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority (which the Lord hath giuen vs for edification, and not for your destruction) I should not be ashamed:
9That I may not seeme as if I would terrifie you by letters.
10For his letters (say they) are waighty and powerfull, but his bodily presence is weake, and his speach contemptible.
11Let such a one thinke this: that such as we are in word by letters, when we are absent, such will we be also in deede when we are present.
- 2 Corinthians 12:20–21Rank 5 from verse 2
20For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
21And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.
20For I feare lest when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall bee found vnto you such as ye would not, lest there bee debates, enuyings, wraths, strifes, backebitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults,
21 And least when I come againe, my God will humble mee among you, and that I shall bewaile many which haue sinned alreadie, and haue not repented of the vncleannesse, and fornication, and lasciuiousnesse which they haue committed.
- 1 Corinthians 4:19–21Rank 6 from verse 2
19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.
20For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
21What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?
19*But I wil come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will knowe, not the speach of them which are puffed vp, but the power.
20For the kingdome of God is not in word, but in power.
21What will ye? Shall I come vnto you with a rod, or in loue, and in the spirit of meekenesse?
- 2 Corinthians 13:10Rank 7 from verse 2
10Therefore 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.
10Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should vse sharpnesse, according to the power which the Lord hath giuen me to edification, and not to destruction.
From verse 3
- Matthew 10:20Rank 1 from verse 3
- 2 Corinthians 10:8–10Rank 2 from verse 3
8For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
9That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters.
10For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
8For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority (which the Lord hath giuen vs for edification, and not for your destruction) I should not be ashamed:
9That I may not seeme as if I would terrifie you by letters.
10For his letters (say they) are waighty and powerfull, but his bodily presence is weake, and his speach contemptible.
- 2 Corinthians 12:12Rank 3 from verse 3
- Luke 21:15Rank 4 from verse 3
- 1 Corinthians 9:1–3Rank 5 from verse 3
1AM I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?
2If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.
3Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,
1¶ Am I not an Apostle? am I not free? haue I not seene Iesus Christ our Lord? Are not you my worke in the Lord?
2If I bee not an Apostle vnto others, yet doubtlesse I am to you: for the seale of mine Apostleship are yee in the Lord.
3Mine answere to them that doe examine me, is this:
- 1 Corinthians 5:4–5Rank 6 from verse 3
4In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,
5To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
4In the Name of our Lord Iesus Christ, when yee are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Iesus Christ,
5*To deliuer such a one vnto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saued in the day of the Lord Iesus.
- 2 Corinthians 10:4Rank 7 from verse 3
- 2 Corinthians 2:10Rank 8 from verse 3
10To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;
10To whom yee forgiue any thing, I forgiue also: for if I forgaue any thing, to whom I forgaue it, for yo forgaue I itgaue I it, in the ‖person of Christ,
- 2 Corinthians 2:6Rank 9 from verse 3
- 2 Corinthians 3:1–3Rank 10 from verse 3
1DO we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?
2Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:
3Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.
1¶ Doe wee begin againe to commend our selues? or need wee, as some others, Epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?
2Ye are our Epistle written in our hearts, knowen and read of all men.
3Forasmuch as yee are manifestly declared to be the Epistle of Christ ministred by vs, written not with inke, but with the spirit of the liuing God, not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.
- Matthew 18:18–20Rank 11 from verse 3
18Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
19Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
18Uerily I say vnto you, *Whatsoeuer ye shall binde on earth, shall bee bound in heauen: and whatsoeuer yee shall loose on earth, shall bee loosed in heauen.
19Againe I say vnto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall aske, it shall bee done for them of my father which is in heauen.
20For where two or three are gathered together in my Name, there am I in the midst of them.
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2 Corinthians 13:2
Past-tense or past-participial form of tell (to say, relate, inform, count, or make known).
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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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To tell, declare, warn, or make known beforehand what will occur or what one intends to do.
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Sense 1: Being in a place, at hand, or before another; now existing or current. Sense 2: A gift or offering brought or given to another. Sense 3: To bring, set, offer, or exhibit before another; to cause to appear or stand before; to lay before or make known.
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Next after the first in order, rank, time, or succession.
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A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.
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Away or not present; withdrawn from a place or person.
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Sense 1: To form letters or words, inscribe, record, compose, copy, or communicate in writing. Sense 2: By figure, to impress and establish something upon the heart or mind.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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heretofore
Times before the present; formerly.
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Committed sin, transgressed, or acted wickedly.
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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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1. To refrain from injuring, killing, destroying, using, or spending. 2. To preserve a person or thing from harm. 3. To withhold punishment. 4. To keep back or have remaining.
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2 Corinthians 13:3
The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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Evidence that proves; a test or demonstration of truth, genuineness, or obedience.
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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
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Toward you or in relation to you.
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Lacking physical strength, power, firmness, or ability.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.
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1THIS is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
1¶ This is the third time I am comming to you: in the mouth of two or three witnesses shal euery word be established.
2I 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:
2I told you before, and foretell you as if I were present the second time, and being absent, now I write to them which heretofore haue sinned, and to all other, that if I come againe I will not spare:
Selected passage3Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.
3Since ye seeke a proofe of Christ, speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weake, but is mightie in you.
Selected passage4For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.
4For though hee was crucified through weaknesse, yet he liueth by the power of God: for wee also are weake ‖in him, but wee shall liue with him by the power of God toward you.