1 This is the third time I am coming to you. "At the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word established."
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This will be my third visit to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”
2 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;
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I already gave you a warning when I was with you the second time. I now repeat it while absent: On my return I will not spare those who sinned earlier or any of the others,