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World English Bible

"Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you."

— 2 Corinthians 10:1, World English Bible

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2 Corinthians 10 — Context

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Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.

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Yes, I beg you that I may not, when present, show courage with the confidence with which I intend to be bold against some, who consider us to be walking according to the flesh.

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For though we walk in the flesh, we don't wage war according to the flesh;

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for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds,

2 Corinthians 10:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 10:1 say?
2 Corinthians 10:1 in the World English Bible reads: “Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 10:1 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 10:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 10, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 10:1.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 10:1 in?
2 Corinthians 10:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 10:1?
2 Corinthians 10:1 reads (WEB): “Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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