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Wide anonymous adult repairing a low courtyard wall with ordinary stones and mortar, peaceful constructive work.
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2 Corinthians 10:8

Authority That Builds Up

Story guide: Visual essay: Building illustrates Paul's stated purpose for authority; it is a disclosed analogy rather than apostolic action.

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8For even if I should boast somewhat more about our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be put to shame.

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