2 Corinthians 10:1

2 Corinthians 10:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
• New International Version (NIV)By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away!
• English Standard Version (ESV)I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!—
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.

Context of 2 Corinthians 10:1

I, Paul, make my appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ. I’m the one who is humble when I’m with you but forceful toward you when I’m not with you. 2I beg you that when I am with you I won’t have to deal forcefully with you. I expect I will have to because some people think that we are only guided by human motives. 3Of course we are human, but we don’t fight like humans.

2 Corinthians 10:1 word by word

Αὐτὸς δὲ ἐγὼ Παῦλος παρακαλῶ ὑμᾶς διὰ τῆς πραΰτητος καὶ ἐπιεικείας τοῦ Χριστοῦ, ὃς κατὰ πρόσωπον μὲν ταπεινὸς ἐν ὑμῖν, ἀπὼν δὲ θαρρῶ εἰς ὑμᾶς·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• Iἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos · PaulG3972
• myselfαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• beseechπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
• youσύsu · youG4771
• byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• the meeknessὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the meeknessπραΰτηςprautēs · gentlenessG4240
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• gentlenessἐπιείκειαepieikeia · gentlenessG1932
• of ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• whoὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• inκατάkata · according toG2596
• presenceπρόσωπονprosōpon · faceG4383
• ·μένmen · on the other handG3303
• baseταπεινόςtapeinos · lowlyG5011
• amongἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• being absentἄπειμιapeimi · be awayG548
• am boldθαρρέωtharrheō · be confidentG2292
• towardεἰςeis · towardG1519

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 10:1

• 1 Corinthians 16:21I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand.
• Galatians 5:2I, Paul, can guarantee that if you allow yourselves to be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:17I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand. In every letter that I send, this is proof that I wrote it.
• Philemon 1:9However, I would prefer to make an appeal on the basis of love. I, Paul, as an old man and now a prisoner for Christ Jesus,
• Revelation 1:9I am John, your brother. I share your suffering, ruling, and endurance because of Jesus. I was ⌞exiled⌟ on the island of Patmos because of God’s word and the testimony about Jesus.
• 2 Corinthians 10:2I beg you that when I am with you I won’t have to deal forcefully with you. I expect I will have to because some people think that we are only guided by human motives.
• 2 Corinthians 5:20Therefore, we are Christ’s representatives, and through us God is calling you. We beg you on behalf of Christ to become reunited with God.
• 2 Corinthians 6:1Since we are God’s coworkers, we urge you not to let God’s kindness be wasted on you.
• Romans 12:1Brothers and sisters, in view of all we have just shared about God’s compassion, I encourage you to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, dedicated to God and pleasing to him. This kind of worship is appropriate for you.
• Ephesians 4:1I, a prisoner in the Lord, encourage you to live the kind of life which proves that God has called you.
• 1 Peter 2:11Dear friends, since you are foreigners and temporary residents ⌞in the world⌟, I’m encouraging you to keep away from the desires of your corrupt nature. These desires constantly attack you.
• Psalms 45:4Ride on victoriously in your majesty for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand teach you awe-inspiring things.
• Isaiah 42:3He will not break off a damaged cattail. He will not even put out a smoking wick. He will faithfully bring about justice.
• Zechariah 9:9Rejoice with all your heart, people of Zion! Shout in triumph, people of Jerusalem! Look! Your King is coming to you: He is righteous and victorious. He is humble and rides on a donkey, on a colt, a young pack animal.
• Matthew 11:29Place my yoke over your shoulders, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble. Then you will find rest for yourselves
• Matthew 12:19He will not quarrel or shout, and no one will hear his voice in the streets.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 10:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness - Having now finished his directions and advices relative to the collection for the poor, he resumes his argument relative to the false apostle, who had gained considerable influence by representing St. Paul as despicable in his person, his ministry, and his influence. Under this obloquy the apostle was supported by the meekness and gentleness of Christ; and through the same heavenly disposition he delayed…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Now I Paul myself beseech you - I entreat you who are members of the church not to give me occasion for the exercise of severity in discipline. I have just expressed my confidence in the church in general, and my belief that you will act in accordance with the rules of the gospel. But I cannot thus speak of all. There are some among you who have spoken with contempt of my authority and my claims as an apostle. Of them I cannot speak in this manner; but…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The apostle states his authority with meekness and humility. (1-6) Reasons with the Corinthians. (7-11) Seeks the glory of God, and to be approved of him. (12-18) Verses 1-6 While others thought meanly, and spake scornfully of the apostle, he had low thoughts, and spake humbly of himself. We should be aware of our own infirmities, and think humbly of ourselves, even when men reproach us. The work of the ministry is a spiritual warfare with spiritual…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you: See 10:10. Paul wrote bold letters from afar, but people mistook his gentleness and kindness for weakness. However, they forgot he had the authority of Christ (12:19; 13:3–5, 7, 10; 1 Corinthians 4:21).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-182Co 10:1-18. He Vindicates His Apostolic Authority against Those Who Depreciated Him for His Personal Appearance. He Will Make His Power Felt When He Comes. He Boasts Not, as They, Beyond His Measure. 1. I Paul myself--no longer "we," "us," "our" (2Co 9:11): I who am represented by depreciators as "base," I, the same Paul, of my own accord "beseech you"; or rather "entreat," "exhort" you for your sake. As "I beseech you" (a distinct Greek verb, 2Co 10:2)…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 10:1

• Church
• Example
• Gentleness
• Jesus, the Christ
• Meekness
• Minister, Christian
• Paul

In the dictionaries

• Christ
• Paul
• Christ, Messiah
• Paul, Saul
• Approved
• Beseech
• Captivity
• Measure
• Walk
• Warfare

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings