2 Corinthians 10:11

This one — let him reckon thus: that such as we are in word, through letters, being absent, such also, being present, [we are] in deed.

Young's Literal Translation

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

10'because the letters indeed — saith one — [are] weighty and strong, and the bodily presence weak, and the speech despicable.'

12For we do not make bold to rank or to compare ourselves with certain of those commending themselves, but they, among themselves measuring themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are not wise,

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 12:20for I fear lest, having come, not such as I wish I may find you, and I — I may be found by you such as ye do not wish, lest there be strifes, envyings, wraths, revelries, evil-speakings, whisperings, puffings up, insurrections,

2 Corinthians 13:10because of this, these things — being absent — I write, that being present, I may not treat [any] sharply, according to the authority that the Lord did give me for building up, and not for casting down.

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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