2 Corinthians 10:8

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:

BSB

For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.

WEB

For though I should boast somewhat abundantly concerning our authority, (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down) I will not be disappointed,

YLT

for even if also anything more abundantly I shall boast concerning our authority, that the Lord gave us for building up, and not for casting you down, I shall not be ashamed;

F.O.G Original

(8) For even if I boast more of something concerning our authority which יהוה YAHWEH gave for building you up and not to destroy you, I won’t be disgraced!

F.O.G

(8) For even if I boast more of something concerning our authority which יהוה YAHWEH gave for building you up and not to destroy you, I won’t be disgraced!

F.O.G MSG

⁸Even if I boast a little too much about the authority the Lord gave us—authority meant for building you up, not tearing you down—I won’t be ashamed of it.