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

9I’m not trying to frighten you by my letters. 10For some say, “Paul’s letters are demanding and forceful, but in person he is weak, and his speeches are worthless!” Those 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.

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Letλογίζομαιlogizomai · to countG3049
• such an oneτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• such asοἷοςoios · such asG3634
• we areεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• in wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• lettersἐπιστολήepistolē · epistleG1992
• when we are absentἄπειμιapeimi · be awayG548
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• in deedἔργονergon · workG2041
• when we are presentπάρειμιpareimi · be presentG3918

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 10:11

• 2 Corinthians 12:20For I am afraid that when I come I won’t like what I find, and you won’t like my response. I am afraid that I will find quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorderly behavior.
• 2 Corinthians 13:2I have already warned those who had been sinning when I was there on my second visit. Now I again warn them and all others, just as I did before, that next time I will not spare them.
• 1 Corinthians 4:19But I will come—and soon—if the Lord lets me, and then I’ll find out whether these arrogant people just give pretentious speeches or whether they really have God’s 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

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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