2 Corinthians 10:8

For even if I boast a little too much of our authority , which the Lord gave for building you up and not for destroying you , I will not be ashamed .

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

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 :