14 Bible Verses about In Men's Presence

which you prepared before all peoples,

But Paul at once shouted out to him, "Do yourself no harm, for we are all here!"

For my part, though I have been absent from you in person, I have been present with you in spirit, and so as really present, by the authority of our Lord Jesus, I have already passed judgment upon the man who has done this --

for when you met I too met with you in spirit by the power of our Lord Jesus --

Now I appeal to you in person, by the gentleness and fairness of Christ, I, Paul, who am so "condescending when face to face with you, but so courageous toward you when far away!"

I beg you not to make me too courageous in that confidence in which I think to take a daring stand against some people who try to think that I am acting from the lowest human motives.

For they say, "His letters are impressive and forceful, but his physical personality is unimpressive, and his delivery is perfectly contemptible."

Such people should consider this: When I arrive for action I shall do exactly what I said I would in my letters when far away.

This is why I am writing this while far away from you, that when I do come, I may not have to deal harshly with you in accordance with the authority which the Lord has given me, for building you up, not for tearing you down.

Now it is a fine thing to have special attention paid you, if it is done sincerely and unceasingly, and not only when I am with you.

I wish I could be with you right now and change the tone of my speech, for I do not know which way to turn in your case.

So, my dearly loved friends, as you have always been obedient, so now with reverence and awe keep on working clear down to the finishing point of your salvation not only as though I were with you but much more because I am away;

Do you not remember that while I was with you I used to tell you this?

For when I was with you, I gave you this direction, "If a person refuses to work, he must not be allowed to eat."