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2 Corinthians 10:2
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 Corinthians 10:2
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 And I am begging that I may not [have to] be bold[a] while present with the confidence with which I am considering to dare [to act] against some considering us as walking in accordance with the flesh[b].
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- 2 Corinthians 10:2 With this opening comment for this section compare the closing comment in 13:10. Paul is writing to correct a wrong attitude toward him on the part of some, the precise details of which are not stated but can only be inferred from what Paul says. His desire is to be bold in words here in order to avoid having to be bold in actions against them when he comes.
- 2 Corinthians 10:2 That is, with mere human authority, motives, and power.
2 Corinthians 10:2
New International Version
2 Corinthians 10:2
New International Version
2 I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold(A) as I expect to be toward some people who think that we live by the standards of this world.(B)
2 Corinthians 10:2
New King James Version
2 Corinthians 10:2
New King James Version
2 But I beg you (A)that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to be bold against some, who think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
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2 Corinthians 10:2
English Standard Version
2 Corinthians 10:2
English Standard Version
2 I beg of you (A)that when I am present I may not have to show (B)boldness with such confidence as I count on showing against some who suspect us of walking according to the flesh.
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