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2 Corinthians 10:2

I'm pleading with you, so that the next time I'm with you I won't have to be as tough as I think I'll have to be, boldly dealing with those who think we behave in worldly ways.

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In The King James Version

But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.

In Context

1This is me Paul, personally appealing to you through Christ's kindness and gentleness, the one who is “shy” when I have to face you but who is “bold” when I'm not there.

3Even though we live in this world, we don't fight as the world does.

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Cross References

Romans 8:1So there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 4:18Some among you have become arrogant, thinking I wouldn't bother coming to see you.

2 Corinthians 12:13In what way were you inferior to the other churches except I wasn't any burden to you? Please forgive me for doing you wrong!

2 Corinthians 13:10That is why I write about this while I'm not with you, so that when I am with you I won't have to treat you harshly by imposing my authority. The Lord gave me authority for building up, not for tearing down.

Ephesians 2:2living your lives according to the ways of the world, under the control of the devil, whose spirit is at work in those who disobey God.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 10:2-7

The Apostle's Spiritual Authority. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: 2 But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God… Read the whole commentary →

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