In 2 Cor 13:8, Paul's power serves truth — the same principle as 13:10's authority for edification, not destruction.

In 2 Cor 13:2, Paul warns he will not spare if he comes — the sharpness he hopes to avoid by writing in 13:10.

In 2 Cor 2:3, Paul wrote to avoid sorrow when coming — the same motive of writing to avoid harshness as in 13:10.

In 2 Cor 10:2, Paul asks not to need boldness against them — the same precaution he takes by writing in 13:10 to avoid using sharpness.

In 2 Corinthians 10:8, Paul states the same principle — his authority from the Lord is for building up, not tearing down.

In 2 Cor 12:20, Paul lists sins he fears finding — motivating his preemptive writing in 13:10 to avoid harsh discipline.

In 2 Cor 12:21, Paul fears mourning over unrepentant sinners — the situation his writing in 13:10 aims to prevent.

In 2 Corinthians 1:23, Paul says he stayed away to spare them — the same motive as writing to avoid harshness when present.

In 2 Cor 10:6, Paul declares readiness to punish disobedience, demonstrating the authority he chooses to hold back in 13:10.

In 2 Cor 10:11, Paul says his letters match his presence, showing consistency with his writing to avoid severity when absent.

In 2 Cor 12:19, Paul states his work is for their building up, the exact same purpose as his authority in 13:10.

In 2 Cor 7:3, Paul insists he does not condemn them, reinforcing his heart for building up rather than tearing down.

In 1 Cor 4:21, Paul asks whether to come with a rod or love — parallel to his authority in 13:10 used for edification, not destruction.

In 1 Corinthians 14:26, Paul says everything must be done for building up — the same purpose as his apostolic authority.

In 1 Thess 2:6, Paul notes he could assert authority but did not seek glory, echoing his restraint from using severity.

In 2 Thess 3:15, Paul urges admonishing a disobedient brother rather than treating as enemy, aligning with building up rather than tearing down.

In Titus 1:13, Paul commands sharp rebuke — both passages show apostolic authority used for correction and building up.

In 1 Timothy 1:20, Paul exercises the severe authority he mentions here—handing Hymenaeus and Alexander to Satan for correction, showing discipline aimed at restoration.

In 1 Corinthians 5:5, Paul uses authority for discipline aimed at salvation — showing that building up can involve harsh measures.