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2 Corinthians 10:1

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 10 Now I myself, Paul, appeal to you by the mildness and kindness of the Christ,+ lowly though I am when among you face-to-face,+ but bold toward you when absent.+

2 Corinthians 10:1

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 10 Now I myself, Paul, entreat YOU by the mildness+ and kindness*+ of the Christ, lowly though I am in appearance+ among YOU, whereas when absent I am bold toward YOU.+

2 Corinthians 10:1

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 10 Αὐτὸς Very (one) δὲ but ἐγὼ I Παῦλος Paul παρακαλῶ I am entreating ὑμᾶς YOU διὰ through τῆς the πραΰτητος mildness καὶ and ἐπιεικίας yieldingness τοῦ of the χριστοῦ, Christ, ὃς who κατὰ according to πρόσωπον face μὲν indeed ταπεινὸς lowly ἐν in ὑμῖν, YOU, ἀπὼν being absent δὲ but θαρρῶ I am of good courage εἰς into ὑμᾶς· YOU;

2 Corinthians 10:1

King James Version
- 10 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:

2 Corinthians 10:1

American Standard Version
- 10 Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you:

2 Corinthians 10:1

The Bible in Living English
- 10 —And I Paul myself urge you by the Christ’s gentleness and reasonableness, I who face to face am a nobody among you, but at a distance am stouthearted toward you—

2 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 10

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 10:1
  
  kindness of the Christ: Paul was not harsh when writing to the Christians in Corinth about some of their shortcomings. Instead, he appealed to them in a mild, kind, Christlike manner. The Greek word here translated “kindness” literally means “yieldingness,” and it could also be translated “reasonableness.” This quality is an outstanding characteristic of Christ Jesus. When here on earth, Jesus perfectly reflected his Father’s supreme example of reasonableness. (Joh 14:9) Similarly, although the Corinthians needed strong counsel, Paul tried to appeal to them kindly rather than simply issue commands.