2Cor 13:10, 2Ti 4:2, Tit 2:2 | ISV | STEP | For this reason I am writing this while I am away from you: When I come I do not want to be severe in using the authority the Lord gave me to build you up and not to tear you down.

‏ 2 Corinthians 13:10

10 For this reason I am writing this while I am away from you: When I come I do not want to be severe in using the authority the Lord gave me to build you up and not to tear you down.1Cor 4:21; 2Cor 2:3; 12:20-21; Titus 1:13

‏ 2 Timothy 4:2

2 to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this ^{▼▼The Gk. lacks to do this} whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach.1Tim 4:13; 5:20; Titus 1:13; 2:15

‏ Titus 2:2

2 Older men are to be sober, serious, sensible, and sound in faithfulness, ^{▼▼Or faith} love, and endurance.Titus 1:13