哥林多后书 10:8
For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
Context
This verse from 哥林多后书 Chapter 10 connects to 9 cross-references. 约翰二书：长老写信给蒙拣选的女士和她的儿女，劝他们在爱中行走，遵守起初的命令；许多迷惑人的已经出来，不承认耶稣基督成肉身来的；不要将这样的人接待到家中，也不要问他平安，免得在他的恶行上有份。
其他译本
For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:
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;
For though I might take pride in our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for your destruction), it will not be a cause of shame to me:
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