2 Corinthians 10:11

But let him who saith so, consider this, that such as we are in our epistolary discourse, when absent, such also are we in action, when present.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.

In Context

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

12For we dare not value, or compare ourselves, with those who vaunt: but they, because they compare themselves with themselves, are not wise.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 12:20For I fear, lest I should come to you and not find you such as I would wish; and lest I also should be found by you, such as ye would not wish; lest there should be contention, and envying, and anger, and obstinacy, and slandering, and murmuring, and insolence, and commotion;

2 Corinthians 13:10Therefore, while absent, I write these things; lest when I come, I should act with rigor, according to the authority which my Lord hath given me for your edification, and not for your destruction.

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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