^{8 Ref} For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

^{9 Ref} For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. And this we also pray for, even your perfecting.

^{10 Ref} 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.