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2 Corinthians 10:8 net — For if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down…

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"For if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of doing so."

— 2 Corinthians 10:8, NET Bible

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2 Corinthians 10 — Context

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and every arrogant obstacle that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to make it obey Christ.

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We are also ready to punish every act of disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.

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You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should reflect on this again: Just as he himself belongs to Christ, so too do we.

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For if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of doing so.

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I do not want to seem as though I am trying to terrify you with my letters,

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because some say,“His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is weak and his speech is of no account.”

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Let such a person consider this: What we say by letters when we are absent, we also are in actions when we are present.

2 Corinthians 10:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 10:8 say?
2 Corinthians 10:8 in the NET Bible reads: “For if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of doing so.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 10:8 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 10:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 10, verse 8.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 10:8.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 10:8 in?
2 Corinthians 10:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 10:8?
2 Corinthians 10:8 reads (NET): “For if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of doing so.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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