2 Corinthians 10:9

That I may not seem to have the desire of causing you fear by my letters.

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In The King James Version

That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters.

In Context

8For though I might take pride in our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for your destruction), it will not be a cause of shame to me:

10For his letters, they say, have weight and are strong; but in body he is feeble, and his way of talking has little force.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:5For this reason let there be no judging before the time, till the Lord comes, who will make clear the secret things of the dark, and the designs of the heart; and then will every man have his praise from God.

2 Corinthians 10:10For his letters, they say, have weight and are strong; but in body he is feeble, and his way of talking has little force.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 10:8-12

The Apostle's Spiritual Authority. ( a. d. 57.) 7 Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's. 8 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: 9 That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters. 10 For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but… Read the whole commentary →

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