2 Corinthians 10:9

But I insist not, that I may not be considered as one who would terrify you by my epistles.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

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

In Context

8For if I should boast somewhat more of the authority which our Lord hath given me, I should not blush; because for your edification he gave it to me, and not for your destruction.

10For there are men who say, His epistles are weighty and forcible; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore, do not judge before the time, until the Lord come, who will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal the thoughts of hearts. Then will there be praise to each man from Aloha.

2 Corinthians 10:10For there are men who say, His epistles are weighty and forcible; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech 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 →

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