2 Corinthians 10:8-10
English Standard Version
8 For even if I boast a little too much of (A)our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for destroying you, I will not be ashamed. 9 I do not want to appear to be frightening you with my letters. 10 For they say, “His letters are weighty and strong, but (B)his bodily presence is weak, and (C)his speech of no account.”
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2 Corinthians 10:8-10
New American Standard Bible
8 For if (A)I boast somewhat [a]more about our (B)authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for destroying you, I will not be put to shame, 9 [b]for I do not want to seem as if I would terrify you by my letters. 10 For they say, “His letters are weighty and strong, but his [c]personal presence is (C)unimpressive and (D)his speech contemptible.”
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- 2 Corinthians 10:8 Or more abundantly
- 2 Corinthians 10:9 Lit so that I may not seem
- 2 Corinthians 10:10 Lit bodily presence is weak
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