2 Corinthians 10:9
I say this so that it doesn’t seem as if I am trying to overawe you by my letters.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters.
In Context
Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore do not pass judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes. He will throw light on what is now dark and obscure, and will reveal the motives in people’s minds; and then everyone will receive due praise from God.
2 Corinthians 10:10For people say “His letters are impressive and vigorous, but his personal appearance is insignificant and his speaking contemptible.”
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 →