2 Corinthians 10:1

New Living Translation

Now I, Paul, appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ—though I realize you think I am timid in person and bold only when I write from far away.

Cross References

Psalm 45:4

In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice, O people of Zion! Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and victorious, yet he is humble, riding on a donkey— riding on a donkey’s colt.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 21:5

“Tell the people of Jerusalem, ‘Look, your King is coming to you. He is humble, riding on a donkey— riding on a donkey’s colt.’”

Acts 8:32

The passage of Scripture he had been reading was this: “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter. And as a lamb is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth.

Romans 10:20

And later Isaiah spoke boldly for God, saying, “I was found by people who were not looking for me. I showed myself to those who were not asking for me.”

Romans 12:1

And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.

Romans 15:15

Even so, I have been bold enough to write about some of these points, knowing that all you need is this reminder. For by God’s grace,

1 Corinthians 2:3

I came to you in weakness—timid and trembling.

1 Corinthians 4:10

Our dedication to Christ makes us look like fools, but you claim to be so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are so powerful! You are honored, but we are ridiculed.

1 Corinthians 4:21

Which do you choose? Should I come with a rod to punish you, or should I come with love and a gentle spirit?

2 Corinthians 10:10

For some say, “Paul’s letters are demanding and forceful, but in person he is weak, and his speeches are worthless!”

2 Corinthians 10:2

Well, I am begging you now so that when I come I won’t have to be bold with those who think we act from human motives.

2 Corinthians 10:7

Look at the obvious facts. Those who say they belong to Christ must recognize that we belong to Christ as much as they do.

2 Corinthians 11:21

I’m ashamed to say that we’ve been too “weak” to do that! But whatever they dare to boast about—I’m talking like a fool again—I dare to boast about it, too.

2 Corinthians 11:30

If I must boast, I would rather boast about the things that show how weak I am.

2 Corinthians 12:5

That experience is worth boasting about, but I’m not going to do it. I will boast only about my weaknesses.

2 Corinthians 3:12

Since this new way gives us such confidence, we can be very bold.

2 Corinthians 5:20

So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!”

2 Corinthians 6:1

As God’s partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God’s kindness and then ignore it.

2 Corinthians 7:4

I have the highest confidence in you, and I take great pride in you. You have greatly encouraged me and made me happy despite all our troubles.

Galatians 4:13

Surely you remember that I was sick when I first brought you the Good News.

Galatians 5:2

Listen! I, Paul, tell you this: If you are counting on circumcision to make you right with God, then Christ will be of no benefit to you.

Ephesians 3:1

When I think of all this, I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus for the benefit of you Gentiles . . .

Ephesians 4:1

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.

Philippians 4:5

Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.

Colossians 1:23

But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News. The Good News has been preached all over the world, and I, Paul, have been appointed as God’s servant to proclaim it.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul. I do this in all my letters to prove they are from me.

Philemon 1:19

I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will repay it. And I won’t mention that you owe me your very soul!

Philemon 1:9

But because of our love, I prefer simply to ask you. Consider this as a request from me—Paul, an old man and now also a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 2:11

Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls.

Revelation 1:9

I, John, am your brother and your partner in suffering and in God’s Kingdom and in the patient endurance to which Jesus calls us. I was exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the word of God and for my testimony about Jesus.