2 Corinthians 10:8

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For though I should boast somewhat abundantly concerning our authority, (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down) I will not be disappointed,
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063}{G2532} though{G1437}{G5037} I should boast{G2744}{(G5667)} somewhat{G5100} more{G4055} of{G4012} our{G2257} authority{G1849}, which{G3739} the Lord{G2962} hath given{G1325}{(G5656)} us{G2254} for{G1519} edification{G3619}, and{G2532} not{G3756} for{G1519} your{G5216} destruction{G2506}, I should{G153} not{G3756} be ashamed{G153}{(G5701)}:
Strong's King James
(8) For even if I boast more of something concerning our authority which יהוה YAHWEH gave for building you up and not to destroy you, I won't be disgraced!
The F.O.G*
[8] Even if I boast a bit more about the authority the Lord gave us, I won't be embarrassed. Remember, He gave us this authority to build you up, not tear you down.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for even if also anything more abundantly I shall boast concerning our authority, that the Lord gave us for building up, and not for casting you down, I shall not be ashamed;
Young's Literal Translation

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