2 Corinthians 10:9

I do not want it to appear that I am terrifying you by my letters.

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

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8For even if I boast a little too much about our authority, which the Lord gave for us to build you up and not to destroy you, I will not be ashamed.

10For some people say, “His letters are serious and powerful, but physically he is weak. His words are not worth listening to.”

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore do not pronounce judgment about anything before the time, before the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his praise from God.

2 Corinthians 10:10For some people say, “His letters are serious and powerful, but physically he is weak. His words are not worth listening to.”

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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