9. For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong, and we pray for this: your maturity.
10. Because of this, I am writing these things although I am absent, in order that when I am present I may not have to act severely according to the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.
11. Finally, brothers, rejoice, be restored, be encouraged, be in agreement, be at peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
12. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you.
13. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.