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For this reason I am writing these things while absent, so that when present aI need not use bseverity, in accordance with the cauthority which the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down.
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1 Corinthians 5:4, 2 Corinthians 10:8
1 Corinthians 5
4aIn the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are assembled, and I with you in spirit, bwith the power of our Lord Jesus,
2 Corinthians 10
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For even if aI boast somewhat further about our bauthority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for destroying you, I will not be put to shame,