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But our authority builds you up; it doesn’t tear you down. So I will not be ashamed of using my authority. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> For even if I boast a little too much of our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for destroying you, I will not be ashamed. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For even if I should boast somewhat more abundantly concerning our authority, which the Lord has given us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed, <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/10.htm">King James Bible</a> 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: <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/10.htm">New King James Version</a> For even if I should boast somewhat more about our authority, which the Lord gave us for edification and not for your destruction, I shall not be ashamed— <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For if I boast somewhat more about our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for destroying you, I will not be put to shame, <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> For even if I boast somewhat further about our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for destroying you, I will not be put to shame, <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For even if I should boast somewhat further about our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for destroying you, I shall not be put to shame, <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For even if I boast somewhat further about our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be put to shame, <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For even though I boast rather freely about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up and not for destroying you, I will not be ashamed [of the truth], <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For if I boast a little too much about our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be put to shame. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For if I boast some more about our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I am not ashamed. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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: <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Maybe I brag a little too much about the authority that the Lord gave me to help you and not to hurt you. Yet I am not embarrassed to brag. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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: <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So, if I brag a little too much about the authority which the Lord gave us, I'm not ashamed. The Lord gave us this authority to help you, not to hurt you. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> For I am not ashamed, even if I have boasted somewhat too much about the authority that the Lord has given us--authority to build you up, not to tear you down. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> So if I boast a little too much about our authority, which the Lord gave us to build you up and not to tear you down, I will not be ashamed of it. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/10.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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, <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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: <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If, however, I were to boast more loudly of our Apostolic authority, which the Lord has given us that we may build you up, not pull you down, I should have no reason to feel ashamed. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/10.htm">World English Bible</a> For even if I boast somewhat abundantly concerning our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for casting you down, I will not be ashamed, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for even if I will also boast anything more abundantly concerning our authority, that the LORD gave us for building up, and not for casting you down, I will not be ashamed, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For even if I should boast somewhat more abundantly concerning our authority, which the Lord has given us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed, <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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; <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For if I also boast something more abundantly of our power, which the Lord gave us for the building up, and not for your taking down, I shall not be ashamed:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For if also I should boast somewhat more of our power, which the Lord hath given us unto edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And if I were even to glory somewhat more about our authority, which the Lord has given to us for your edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/10.htm">New American Bible</a> And even if I should boast a little too much of our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I shall not be put to shame. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now, even if I boast a little too much of our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of it.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For if I should boast somewhat more of the authority which our LORD has given me, I should not be ashamed, for he has given it to us for your edification, and not for your destruction. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For if I boast somewhat more of the authority that our Lord gives to me, I am not ashamed, because he gave it to us for your edification and not for your destruction.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For though I should boast even, somewhat more abundantly of our authority, which the Lord has given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I would not be ashamed: <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For if I shall in any thing the more abundantly boast concerning our power which the Lord gave us for your edification, and not for your destruction, I will not be ashamed: <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Yea, and if I should boast somewhat more highly of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for your edification, and not for your destruction, I shall not be ashamed; <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for though I should more than ever magnify my authority, which the Lord hath given us for your improvement, and not for your ruin, I should have no reason to be ashamed; <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If, however, I were to boast more loudly of our Apostolic authority, which the Lord has given us that we may build you up, not pull you down, I should have no reason to feel ashamed. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For, even if I glory somewhat more abundantly concerning our authority?which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for tearing you down?I shall not be put to shame; <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For though I should boast yet more of our authority, (which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction) I should not be ashamed: <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1770" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Paul's Apostolic Authority</a> …7You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should remind himself that we belong to Christ just as much as he does. 8<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">even</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/2744.htm" title="2744: kauchēsōmai (V-ASM-1S) -- To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt.">I boast</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">somewhat</a> <a href="/greek/4053.htm" title="4053: perissoteron (Adj-ANS-C) -- From peri; superabundant or superior; by implication, excessive; adverbially violently; neuter preeminence.">excessively</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1849.htm" title="1849: exousias (N-GFS) -- From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.">authority</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēs (RelPro-GFS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edōken (V-AIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">gave</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3619.htm" title="3619: oikodomēn (N-AFS) -- Feminine of a compound of oikos and the base of doma; architecture, i.e. a structure; figuratively, confirmation.">building you up</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">rather than</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/2506.htm" title="2506: kathairesin (N-AFS) -- Taking down, razing, destroying. From kathaireo; demolition; figuratively, extinction.">tearing you down,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/153.htm" title="153: aischynthēsomai (V-FIP-1S) -- To be ashamed, be put to shame. From aischos; to feel shame.">I will not be ashamed.</a> 9I do not want to seem to be trying to frighten you by my letters.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">2 Corinthians 13:10</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">1 Corinthians 5:4-5</a> When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of the Lord Jesus, / hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-21.htm">1 Corinthians 4:21</a> Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit? <a href="/1_corinthians/9-12.htm">1 Corinthians 9:12</a> If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-37.htm">1 Corinthians 14:37</a> If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:12</a> But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. <a href="/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20</a> Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20</a> But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin. <a href="/titus/2-15.htm">Titus 2:15</a> Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you. <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a> Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you. <a href="/matthew/16-19.htm">Matthew 16:19</a> I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” <a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Matthew 18:18</a> Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. <a href="/john/20-23.htm">John 20:23</a> If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.” <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a> Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Romans 15:18</a> I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord has given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:though.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">2 Corinthians 1:24</a> Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.<a href="/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">2 Corinthians 13:2,3,8,10</a> I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare: … <a href="/galatians/1-1.htm">Galatians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)I should not.<a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">2 Corinthians 7:14</a> For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.<a href="/2_corinthians/12-6.htm">2 Corinthians 12:6</a> For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.<a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12</a> For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-20.htm">Apostolic</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">Ashamed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-3.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">Building</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">Destroying</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">Disappointed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">Edification</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Feel</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-11.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-4.htm">Further</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">However</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Loudly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">Overthrowing</a> <a href="/acts/6-14.htm">Pull</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">Somewhat</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-15.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Apostolic</a> <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Ashamed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-14.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-13.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-19.htm">Building</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-10.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">Destroying</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Disappointed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-19.htm">Edification</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">Feel</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-7.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">Further</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-13.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-13.htm">However</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Loudly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">Overthrowing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-9.htm">Pull</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-21.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/galatians/2-6.htm">Somewhat</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 10</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Against the false apostles, who disgraced the weakness of his person and bodily presence, </a> 4. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">he shows the spiritual might and authority with which he was armed against all adverse powers;</a> 7. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-7.htm">assuring those who at his coming he will be found as mighty in word as he is now in writing;</a> 12. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-12.htm">and encouraging them to reach out themselves beyond their compass.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Greco-Roman world, boasting was often seen as a way to establish one's credentials and authority. Paul uses this cultural understanding to emphasize his apostolic authority, which is not self-derived but given by God. This approach is consistent with his other writings, such as in <a href="/2_corinthians/11-16.htm">2 Corinthians 11:16-18</a>, where he defends his credentials against false apostles.about the authority the Lord gave us Paul's authority is divinely appointed, not self-assumed. This authority is rooted in his calling as an apostle, as seen in <a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a>, where God declares Paul a chosen instrument. The authority is for the purpose of ministry and is a reflection of Christ's own authority, as seen in <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18-20</a>, where Jesus commissions His disciples. This divine authority is a key theme in Paul's letters, underscoring his role in establishing and guiding the early church.for building you up rather than tearing you down Paul's mission is constructive, aimed at edifying the church. This reflects the biblical principle of edification found in <a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Ephesians 4:12</a>, where the purpose of church leadership is to equip and build up the body of Christ. The contrast between building up and tearing down highlights the pastoral nature of Paul's ministry, which seeks the spiritual growth and maturity of believers. This aligns with the Old Testament imagery of God as a builder, as seen in <a href="/psalms/127.htm">Psalm 127:1</a>.I will not be ashamed Paul expresses confidence in his ministry and its divine mandate. This assurance is rooted in his understanding of the gospel's power, as stated in <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>, where he declares he is not ashamed of the gospel. Paul's lack of shame is also a reflection of his commitment to truth and integrity, as seen in <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12</a>, where he speaks of his trust in God despite suffering. This confidence is a testament to his faith and the legitimacy of his apostolic mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth. He is defending his apostolic authority and mission. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and immorality. The church in Corinth faced many challenges, including divisions and false teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with issues of authority, morality, and unity. 4. <a href="/topical/f/false_apostles.htm">False Apostles</a> Individuals who challenged Paul's authority and sought to lead the Corinthians astray with false teachings. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Refers to Jesus Christ, who granted Paul his apostolic authority for the purpose of edification.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/authority_for_edification.htm">Authority for Edification</a> Paul emphasizes that his authority is given by the Lord for the purpose of building up the church. This teaches us that true spiritual authority should always aim to edify and strengthen the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/b/boasting_in_the_lord.htm">Boasting in the Lord</a> While Paul acknowledges his boasting, he clarifies that it is in the context of the Lord's work. We should ensure that any confidence we express is rooted in what God has done through us, not in our own abilities. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_of_true_leadership.htm">Discernment of True Leadership</a> The Corinthians faced challenges from false apostles. We must exercise discernment in recognizing leaders who genuinely seek to build up the church according to God's will. <a href="/topical/c/constructive_criticism.htm">Constructive Criticism</a> Paul's approach to authority involves constructive criticism aimed at growth. In our interactions, we should focus on providing feedback that builds others up rather than tearing them down. <a href="/topical/u/unashamed_of_god-given_roles.htm">Unashamed of God-given Roles</a> Paul is unashamed of his role and authority. We should embrace the roles God has given us, using them to serve and edify others without fear or shame.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority.--Literally, somewhat too much--perhaps as quoting a word that had been used of him. In referring to his "authority," it scarcely admits of question that he claims--as in <a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm" title="To deliver such an one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.">1Corinthians 5:5</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm" title="Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.">1Timothy 5:20</a>, and by implication in <a href="/2_corinthians/10-6.htm" title="And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.">2Corinthians 10:6</a>--the power to enforce that authority by a supernatural chastisement, as, e.g., in the case of Elymas. He is anxious, however, having used the word "pulling down," or "destruction," to qualify his threat by the assertion that th<a href="/context/1_corinthians/14-12.htm" title="Even so you, for as much as you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel to the edifying of the church.">1Corinthians 14:12-26</a>; <a href="/context/ephesians/4-12.htm" title="For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:">Ephesians 4:12-16</a>; and Notes on <a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm" title="Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord has given me to edification, and not to destruction.">2Corinthians 13:10</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 8-11. - Assertion of his intentions. Verse 8. - Should boast. In this section St. Paul is thoroughly haunted by this word. The fact that a word could thus possess and dominate over his style and imagination shows how deeply he was moved. The Corinthian Church, with its inflated factions and their fuglemen, recked with beasting, and St. Paul is driven, with utter distaste, to adopt in self-defence language which, to the uncandid and indiscriminating, might seem to wear the same aspect. The word, which is unfrequent in other Epistles, occurs eighteen times in these chapters alone. Other haunting words are "tolerate," "bear with" (<a href="/2_corinthians/11.htm">2 Corinthians 11</a>:l, 4, 19, 20), and "senseless," "fool" (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-16.htm">2 Corinthians 11:16, 19</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/12-6.htm">2 Corinthians 12:6, 11</a>); see note on 2 Corinthians 1:3. Somewhat more; something more abundantly. For edification, and not for your destruction; for building you up, not pulling you down. The word kathairesin is from the same root as the verb in ver. 5. I should not be ashamed; rather, I shall not be ashamed. No shame shall ever accrue to me from my "boast" being proved false. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. even τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. if ἐάν (ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. I boast καυχήσωμαι (kauchēsōmai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2744.htm">Strong's 2744: </a> To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. somewhat τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. excessively περισσότερόν (perissoteron) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_4053.htm">Strong's 4053: </a> From peri; superabundant or superior; by implication, excessive; adverbially violently; neuter preeminence. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. authority ἐξουσίας (exousias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1849.htm">Strong's 1849: </a> From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. gave ἔδωκεν (edōken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. us ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. for εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. building [you] up οἰκοδομὴν (oikodomēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3619.htm">Strong's 3619: </a> Feminine of a compound of oikos and the base of doma; architecture, i.e. a structure; figuratively, confirmation. rather than καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. tearing you down, καθαίρεσιν (kathairesin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2506.htm">Strong's 2506: </a> Taking down, razing, destroying. From kathaireo; demolition; figuratively, extinction. I will not be ashamed. αἰσχυνθήσομαι (aischynthēsomai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_153.htm">Strong's 153: </a> To be ashamed, be put to shame. 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