2 Corinthians 10:11

2 Corinthians 10:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.
• New International Version (NIV)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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Let such a person understand that what we say by letter when absent, we do when present.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such we will also be in deed when we are present.

Context of 2 Corinthians 10:11

9for I do not wish to seem as if I would terrify you by my letters. 10For they say, “His letters are weighty and strong, but his personal presence is unimpressive and his speech contemptible.” Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when absent, such persons we are also in deed when present. 12For we are not bold to class or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves; but when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding. 13But we will not boast beyond our measure, but within the measure of the sphere which God apportioned to us as a measure, to reach even as far as you.

2 Corinthians 10:11 word by word

τοῦτο λογιζέσθω ὁ τοιοῦτος ὅτι οἷοί ἐσμεν τῷ λόγῳ δι᾽ ἐπιστολῶν ἀπόντες, τοιοῦτοι καὶ παρόντες τῷ ἔργῳ.¶Read the interlinear

• Let suchτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
• considerλογίζομαιlogizomai · to countG3049
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• that whatοἷοςoios · such asG3634
• we are in wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• by lettersἐπιστολήepistolē · epistleG1992
• when absentἄπειμιapeimi · be awayG548
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• in deedἔργονergon · workG2041

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 10:11

• 2 Corinthians 12:20For I am afraid that perhaps when I come I may find you to be not what I wish and may be found by you to be not what you wish; that perhaps there will be strife, jealousy, angry tempers, disputes, slanders, gossip, arrogance, disturbances;
• 2 Corinthians 13:2I have previously said when present the second time, and though now absent I say in advance to those who have sinned in the past and to all the rest as well, that if I come again I will not spare anyone,
• 1 Corinthians 4:19But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I shall find out, not the words of those who are arrogant but their power.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 10:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Such as we are in word - A threatening of this kind would doubtless alarm the false apostle; and it is very likely that he did not await the apostle's coming, as he would not be willing to try the fate of Elymas.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Let such an one think this … - Let them not flatter themselves that there will be any discrepancy between my words and my deeds. Let them feel that all which has been threatened will be certainly executed unless there is repentance. Paul here designedly contradicts the charge which was made against him; and means to say that all that he had threatened in his letters would he certainly executed unless there was a reform. I think that the evidence here is…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-11Verses 7-11 In outward appearance, Paul was mean and despised in the eyes of some, but this was a false rule to judge by. We must not think that none outward appearance, as if the want of such things proved a man not to be a real Christian, or an able, faithful minister of the lowly Saviour.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-11The rival teachers claimed to represent Christ in a way that excluded Paul due to his perceived weakness. Paul explained that true authority is different from being a controlling leader. His authority aimed to strengthen God's people, not to harm them (see 13:10). However, he planned to address these rivals firmly when he visited Corinth (see 13:1).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. think this--"consider this." such will we be--or "are," in general, not merely shall we be at our next visit.Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 10:11

• Church

In the dictionaries

• Approved
• Beseech
• Captivity
• Measure
• Walk
• Warfare
• Weapon
• Corinthians, Second Epistle to the
• Galatians, Epistle to the
• Paul, the Apostle

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