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

2 Corinthians 13:1-3

1 This intended visit of mine is my third visit to you. "On the evidence of two or three witnesses every charge shall be sustained."

2 Those who cling to their old sins, and indeed all of you, I have forewarned and still forewarn (as I did on my second visit when present, so I do now, though absent) that, when I come again, I shall not spare you;

3 since you want a practical proof of the fact that Christ speaks by my lips--He who is not feeble towards you, but powerful among you.

2 Corinthians 13:10

10 For this reason I write thus while absent, that when present I may not have to act severely in the exercise of the authority which the Lord has given me for building up, and not for pulling down.