This 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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not deal sharply when present, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for tearing down.
World English Bible (WEB)
Therefore{G5124}{G1223} I write{G1125}{(G5719)} these things{G5023} being absent{G548}{(G5752)}, lest{G3363} being present{G3918}{(G5752)} I should use{G5530}{(G5667)} sharpness{G664}, according{G2596} to the power{G1849} which{G3739} the Lord{G2962} hath given{G1325}{(G5656)} me{G3427} to{G1519} edification{G3619}, and{G2532} not{G3756} to{G1519} destruction{G2506}.
Strong's King James
(10) For this I'm writing these things while absent so that when present I don't make use of severity according to the authority which The Adonai (Lord) gave me for building up and not for tearing down.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Message
because of this, these things—being absent—I write, that being present, I may not treat any sharply, according to the authority that the Lord did give me for building up, and not for casting down.
Young's Literal Translation
