2 Corinthians 10:10-13

10For some say, “Paul’s letters are demanding and forceful, but in person he is weak, and his speeches are worthless!”

11Those people should realize that our actions when we arrive in person will be as forceful as what we say in our letters from far away.

12Oh, don’t worry; we wouldn’t dare say that we are as wonderful as these other men who tell you how important they are! But they are only comparing themselves with each other, using themselves as the standard of measurement. How ignorant!

13We will not boast about things done outside our area of authority. We will boast only about what has happened within the boundaries of the work God has given us, which includes our working with you.