2 Corinthians 10:9

I do not wish to seem to be frightening you by my letters.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

8For though I should boast somewhat freely of our authority, which the Lord has given us for building you up, and not for your destruction, I shall not be put to shame.

10For his letters, they say, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore, judge nothing before the time; before the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the things hidden in darkness, and will disclose the motives of the heart: and then every man shall have his praise from God.

2 Corinthians 10:10For his letters, they say, are weighty and powerful; 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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