2 Corinthians 10:9

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

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

That I may not seem to have the desire of causing you fear by my letters.

In context

8For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.

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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