2 Corinthians 13:3

Then his critics would have first-hand proof of his divinely given power. Christ-like gentleness and humility (2 Corinthians 10:1) did not impress the Corinthians as displays of power did (2 Corinthians 11:20). Paul’s threatened judgment of the erring in the church would provide the proof that many of them required that the powerful Christ was working through Paul. Jesus Christ will Himself likewise experience vindication one day when He comes in judgment.