2 Corinthians 10:10

10 For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he is unimpressive and his speaking amounts to nothing.”

2 Corinthians 10:10 in Other Translations

KJV
10 For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
ESV
10 For they say, "His letters are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech of no account."
NLT
10 For some say, “Paul’s letters are demanding and forceful, but in person he is weak, and his speeches are worthless!”
MSG
10 "His letters are brawny and potent, but in person he's a weakling and mumbles when he talks."
CSB
10 For it is said, "His letters are weighty and powerful, but his physical presence is weak, and his public speaking is despicable."

2 Corinthians 10:10 In-Context

8 So even if I boast somewhat freely about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of it.
9 I do not want to seem to be trying to frighten you with my letters.
10 For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he is unimpressive and his speaking amounts to nothing.”
11 Such people should realize that what we are in our letters when we are absent, we will be in our actions when we are present.
12 We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.

Cross References 2

  • 1. ver 1; 1 Corinthians 2:3; Galatians 4:13,14
  • 2. 1 Corinthians 1:17; 2 Corinthians 11:6
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