2 Corinthians 10:8

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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)

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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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2 Corinthians 10:8

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Jean Paul Joseph

2 Corinthians 10:8