2 Corinthians 10:9

Let it not seem as if I wanted to frighten you by my letters.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

8If, however, I were to boast more loudly of our Apostolic authority, which the Lord has given us that we may build you up, not pull you down, I should have no reason to feel ashamed.

10For they say "His letters are authoritative and forcible, but his personal presence is unimpressive, and as for eloquence, he has none."

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore form no premature judgements, but wait until the Lord returns. He will both bring to light the secrets of darkness and will openly disclose the motives that have been in people's hearts; and then the praise which each man deserves will come to him from God.

2 Corinthians 10:10For they say "His letters are authoritative and forcible, but his personal presence is unimpressive, and as for eloquence, he has none."

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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