2 Corinthians 10:9
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“I do not want to seem to be trying to frighten you by my letters.”
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BSBPD
“I do not want to seem to be trying to frighten you by my letters.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“that I may not seem as if I would terrify you by my letters.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“that I may not seem as if I would terrify you through the letters,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo 2 Corinthians 10:9 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
- 1 Corinthians 4:19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.
- 2 Corinthians 10:10For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.”
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