2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I Paul myself exhort you, by the meekness and lenity of Christ, who in presence am lowly among you,

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:

In Context

2but being absent am bold towards you, yea I intreat you, that I may not be bold, when I am present, with that confidence, wherewith I think to proceed against some, who censure us as walking after the flesh.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:29Take but my yoke upon you, and learn of me, (for I am meek and lowly in heart,) and ye shall find refreshment to your souls:

Matthew 21:5behold, thy king cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, even a colt the fole of an ass.

Romans 10:20and Esaias positively affirms, "I was found of them that sought me not, I was made manifest to them that asked not after me:"

Romans 15:15However, I have written to you, brethren, somewhat the more freely, in reminding you of your duty; because of the favor bestowed upon me by God,

1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ: we are weak, but ye are strong: ye are honoured, but we are despised.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 10:1

There was no place in which the apostle Paul met with more opposition from false apostles than at Corinth; he had many enemies there. Let not any of the ministers of Christ think it strange if they meet with perils, not only from enemies, but from false brethren; for blessed Paul himself did so. Though he was so blameless and inoffensive in all his carriage, so condescending and useful to all, yet there were those who bore him ill-will, who envied him, and did all they could to undermine him, and lesson his… Read the whole commentary →

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