2 Corinthians 10:9 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁹ [Now] I do not want to appear to be trying to scare you by my letters.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁹ that I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁹ Neither would I seem to be overawing or frightening you with my letters;

American Standard Version (1901)

⁹ that I may not seem as if I would terrify you by my letters.

Common English Bible

⁹ I don’t want it to seem like I’m trying to intimidate you with my letters.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁹ But let it not be said that I am scaring you by means of epistles.

2 Corinthians 10:9 Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:5

So, do not judge anything until the appointed time, when the Lord returns [i.e., to do the judging] He will both shed light on the hidden things done in the dark and make known the motives of people’s hearts. Then each person [i.e., who deserves it] will receive praise from God.

2 Corinthians 10:10

For some people are saying, “Paul’s letters are heavy and severe, but in person he is weak [physically (?)] and his speaking ability is unimpressive.”

2 Corinthians 10:8

For even if I should boast too much about the authority the Lord gave us for building you people up [spiritually], and not tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of it.