1. This is the third time that I’m coming to visit you. Every matter is settled on the evidence of two or three witnesses.
2. When I was with you on my second visit, I already warned those who continued to sin. Now I’m repeating that warning to all the rest of you while I’m at a safe distance: if I come again, I won’t spare anyone.
3. Since you are demanding proof that Christ speaks through me, Christ isn’t weak in dealing with you but shows his power among you.
4. Certainly he was crucified because of weakness, but he lives by the power of God. Certainly we also are weak in him, but we will live together with him, because of God’s power that is directed toward you.