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2 Corinthians 13:3

Jesus

1 This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”

2 I already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone,

since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you.

4 For He was indeed crucified in weakness, yet He lives by God’s power. And though we are weak in Him, yet by God’s power we will live with Him to serve you.

5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can’t you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the test?

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BSB
since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you.
KJV
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.
WEB
seeing that you seek a proof of Christ who speaks in me who is not weak, but is powerful in you.
ASV
seeing that ye seek a proof of Christ that speaketh in me; who to you-ward is not weak, but is powerful in you:
DARBY
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, (who is not weak towards you, but is powerful among you,
BLB
since you⁺ seek proof of Christ speaking in me, who is not weak toward you⁺ but is powerful among you⁺.
ÅB
siden dere krever et bevis på at Kristus taler i meg, han som ikke er skrøpelig hos dere, men er sterk iblant dere;
OTB
siden dere leter etter bevis på at Kristus taler gjennom meg, som ikke er svak blant dere, men mektig i dere.
B1930
siden I krever et bevis på at Kristus taler i mig, han som ikke er skrøpelig hos eder, men er sterk iblandt eder;

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