For it is said, ‘His letters are weighty and powerful, but his physical presence is weak and his public speaking amounts to nothing.’
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised I say this to our shame: We have been too weak for that! But in whatever anyone dares to boast #– #I am talking foolishly #– #I also dare: Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition To my discredit, I must say, we have shown ourselves too weak [for you to show such tolerance of us and for us to do strong, courageous things like that to you]! But in whatever any person is bold and dares [to boast]–mind you, I am speaking in this foolish (witless) way–I also am bold and dare [to boast]. American Standard Version (1901) I speak by way of disparagement, as though we had been weak. Yet whereinsoever any is bold (I speak in foolishness), I am bold also. Common English Bible I’m ashamed to say that we have been weak in comparison! But in whatever they challenge me, I challenge them (I’m speaking foolishly). Catholic Public Domain Version I speak according to disgrace, as if we had been weak in this regard. In this matter, (I speak in foolishness) if anyone dares, I dare also. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I speak according to dishonour, as if we had been weak in this part. Wherein if any man dare (I speak foolishly), I dare also. |
For it is said, ‘His letters are weighty and powerful, but his physical presence is weak and his public speaking amounts to nothing.’
I wish you would put up with a little foolishness from me. Yes, do put up with me!
What I am saying in this matter of boasting, I don’t speak as the Lord would, but, as it were, foolishly.
This is why I am writing these things while absent, so that when I am there I may not have to deal harshly with you, in keeping with the authority the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down.
through glory and dishonour, through slander and good report; regarded as deceivers, yet true;