1. This will be my third visit to you. Scripture says, "Every matter must be proved by the words of two or three witnesses." (Deuteronomy 19:15)
2. I already warned you during my second visit. I now say it again while I'm away. When I return, I won't spare those who sinned earlier. I won't spare any of the others either.
3. You are asking me to prove that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you. He is powerful among you.
4. It is true that Christ was nailed to the cross because he was weak. But he lives by God's power. In the same way, I share his weakness. But by God's power I will live with him to serve you.