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

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. 2Well, I am begging you now so that when I come I won’t have to be bold with those who think we act from human motives. 3We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do.

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 16:21Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul.
• Galatians 5:2Listen! I, Paul, tell you this: If you are counting on circumcision to make you right with God, then Christ will be of no benefit to you.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:17Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul. I do this in all my letters to prove they are from me.
• Philemon 1:9But because of our love, I prefer simply to ask you. Consider this as a request from me—Paul, an old man and now also a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus.
• Revelation 1:9I, John, am your brother and your partner in suffering and in God’s Kingdom and in the patient endurance to which Jesus calls us. I was exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the word of God and for my testimony about Jesus.
• 2 Corinthians 10:2Well, I am begging you now so that when I come I won’t have to be bold with those who think we act from human motives.
• 2 Corinthians 5:20So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!”
• 2 Corinthians 6:1As God’s partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God’s kindness and then ignore it.
• Romans 12:1And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.
• Ephesians 4:1Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.
• 1 Peter 2:11Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls.
• Psalms 45:4In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!
• Isaiah 42:3He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle. He will bring justice to all who have been wronged.
• Zechariah 9:9Rejoice, O people of Zion! Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and victorious, yet he is humble, riding on a donkey— riding on a donkey’s colt.
• Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
• Matthew 12:19He will not fight or shout or raise his voice in public.

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