2 Corinthians 13:8-10

New International Version

⁸ For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. ⁹ We are glad whenever we are weak^(A) but you are strong;^(B) and our prayer is that you may be fully restored.^{(C) 10} This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh^(D) in my use of authority—the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.^(E)