1This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”stylusMatthew 18:16, Matthew 18:16, Deuteronomy 19:15, Deuteronomy 19:15, Deuteronomy 17:62I already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone,stylus2 Corinthians 1:23, 2 Corinthians 1:23, 2 Corinthians 10:1, 2 Corinthians 10:2, 2 Corinthians 10:83since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you.stylusMatthew 10:20, Matthew 10:20, 2 Corinthians 10:8, 2 Corinthians 10:10, Luke 21:154For He was indeed crucified in weakness, yet He lives by God’s power. And though we are weak in Him, yet by God’s power we will live with Him to serve you.stylus1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 3:18, Romans 6:4, Romans 6:4, 2 Corinthians 10:35Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can’t you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the test?stylusLamentations 3:40, Lamentations 3:40, 1 Corinthians 11:28, 1 Corinthians 11:28, Psalms 139:236And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test.stylus2 Corinthians 12:20, 2 Corinthians 12:20, 2 Corinthians 13:3, 2 Corinthians 13:4, 2 Corinthians 13:107Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.stylusJames 1:12, James 1:12, Philippians 1:9, Philippians 1:11, 2 Timothy 4:188For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.stylusProverbs 21:30, Proverbs 21:30, Mark 9:39, Mark 9:39, Acts 4:289In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.stylus2 Corinthians 13:11, 2 Corinthians 13:11, 1 Corinthians 4:10, 1 Corinthians 4:10, 1 Thessalonians 3:1010This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.stylus2 Corinthians 10:8, 2 Corinthians 10:8, 2 Corinthians 2:3, 2 Corinthians 2:3, Titus 1:1311Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.stylusHebrews 12:14, Hebrews 12:14, Romans 12:16, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Romans 12:1612Greet one another with a holy kiss.stylusRomans 16:16, Romans 16:16, 1 Peter 5:14, 1 Peter 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:2613All the saints send you greetings.stylus1 Peter 5:13, 2 John 1:13, 3 John 1:14, Philippians 4:21, Philippians 4:2214The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.stylusEphesians 2:22, Ephesians 2:22, Romans 5:5, Romans 5:5, Romans 16:20