2 Corinthians 13:1-3; 2 Corinthians 13:10

2 Corinthians 13:1-3

1 This third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every matter be established.

2 I have declared beforehand, and I say beforehand as present the second time, and now absent, to those that have sinned before, and to all the rest, that if I come again I will not spare.

3 Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, (who is not weak towards you, but is powerful among you,

2 Corinthians 13:10

10 On this account I write these things being absent, that being present I may not use severity according to the authority which the Lord has given me for building up, and not for overthrowing.