2 Corinthians 10:9

In 9 translations

BSB

I do not want to seem to be trying to frighten you by my letters.

KJV

That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters.

WEB

that I may not seem as if I desire to terrify you by my letters.

ASV

that I may not seem as if I would terrify you by my letters.

LSV

that I may not seem as if I would terrify you through the letters,

YLT

that I may not seem as if I would terrify you through the letters,

DBY

that I may not seem as if I was frightening you by letters:

DRC

But that I may not be thought as it were to terrify you by epistles,

GNV

This I say, that I may not seeme as it were to feare you with letters.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ἵνα μὴ δόξω ὡς ἂν ἐκφοβεῖν ὑμᾶς διὰ τῶν ἐπιστολῶν·

RP2018

ἵνα μὴ δόξω ὡς ἂν ἐκφοβεῖν ὑμᾶς διὰ τῶν ἐπιστολῶν.

TR-Boyd

ἵνα μὴ δόξω ὡς ἂν ἐκφοβεῖν ὑμᾶς διὰ τῶν ἐπιστολῶν.

SCR1894

ινα μη δοξω ως αν εκφοβειν υμας δια των επιστολων

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Cross-references most cited first

• 1 Corinthians 4:19–21But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.…
• 1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise…
• 2 Corinthians 10:10For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.”

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