Adding “have to” in 2 Cor 13:10 distorts Paul’s message, turning a refusal to dominate into a veiled threat. This mistranslation reflects how deeply we assume coercion is necessary—even in Christ’s name. Paul’s actual words model accountability, not control.
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What 2 Corinthians 13:10 Really Says About Power and Authority — Liberation & Inclusion Translation (LIT) of the Bible
Many Bible translations add “have to” to 2 Corinthians 13:10. This article explores why that changes Paul’s meaning—and how it distorts the gospel.