2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who indeed am lowly in presence among you, but am bold toward you when absent.
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Isaiah 42:3A bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench, but he will bring forth justice in truth.
Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, because I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 21:5Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King comes to thee, meek, and mounted upon a donkey, and a colt the foal of a pack animal.
Romans 10:20And Isaiah is very bold and says, I was found by those not seeking me. I became manifest to those not asking for me.
Romans 15:15But I wrote more boldly to you, brothers, in part, as reminding you because of the grace that was given to me by God,
1 Corinthians 4:10We are foolish for the sake of Christ, but ye are wise in Christ. We are weak, but ye are strong. Ye are esteemed, but we are disreputable.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 10:1
There was no place in which the apostle Paul met with more opposition from false apostles than at Corinth; he had many enemies there. Let not any of the ministers of Christ think it strange if they meet with perils, not only from enemies, but from false brethren; for blessed Paul himself did so. Though he was so blameless and inoffensive in all his carriage, so condescending and useful to all, yet there were those who bore him ill-will, who envied him, and did all they could to undermine him, and lesson his… Read the whole commentary →