2 Corinthians 13:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 13:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 13:10 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 13:10 — KJV
“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)
2 Corinthians 13:10 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 13:10
“Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.”
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“For 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:”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 13:10: should, lord, hath
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon. Simeon: that is, Hearing”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 13:10: therefore, use, lord
“Then thou shalt say before the LORD thy God, I have brought away the hallowed things out of mine house, and also have given them unto the Levite, and unto the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandments which thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed thy commandments, neither have I forgotten them:”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 13:10: things, use, according
“Therefore it shall come to pass, that as all good things are come upon you, which the LORD your God promised you; so shall the LORD bring upon you all evil things, until he have destroyed you from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 13:10: therefore, things, lord
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