New King James Version
2 Corinthians 10:1
1Now 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.
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 Living Translation (NLT)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.
Context of 2 Corinthians 10:1
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. 2But I beg you that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to be bold against some, who think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. 3For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
Read all of 2 Corinthians 102 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 16:21The salutation with my own hand—Paul’s.
- Galatians 5:2Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:17The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is a sign in every epistle; so I write.
- Philemon 1:9yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you—being such a one as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ—
- Revelation 1:9I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 10:2But I beg you that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to be bold against some, who think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
- 2 Corinthians 5:20Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.
- 2 Corinthians 6:1We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
- Romans 12:1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
- Ephesians 4:1I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,
- 1 Peter 2:11Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul,
- Psalms 45:4And in Your majesty ride prosperously because of truth, humility, and righteousness; And Your right hand shall teach You awesome things.
- Isaiah 42:3A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench; He will bring forth justice for truth.
- Zechariah 9:9“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey.
- Matthew 11:29Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
- Matthew 12:19He will not quarrel nor cry out, Nor will anyone 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
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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
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