2-corinthians 10:9
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters.
American King James Version (AKJV)
That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters.
American Standard Version (ASV)
that I may not seem as if I would terrify you by my letters.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
That I may not seem to have the desire of causing you fear by my letters.
Webster's Revision
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.
English Revised Version (ERV)
that I may not seem as if I would terrify you by my letters.
Clarke's 2-corinthians 10:9 Bible Commentary
That I may not seem, etc. - This is an elliptical sentence, and may be supplied thus: "I have not used this authority; nor will I add any more concerning this part of the subject, lest I should seem, as my adversary has insinuated, to wish to terrify you by my letters.
Barnes's 2-corinthians 10:9 Bible Commentary
That I may not seem ... - The meaning of this verse seems to be this. "I say that I might boast more of my power in order that I may not appear disposed to terrify you with my letters merely. I do not threaten more than I can perform. I have it in my power to execute all that I have threatened, and to strike an awe not only by my letters, but by the infliction of extraordinary miraculous punishments. And if I should boast that I had done this, and could do it again, I should have no reason to be ashamed. It would not be vain and empty boasting; not boasting which is not well-founded."
Wesley's 2-corinthians 10:9 Bible Commentary
10:9 I say this, that I may not seem to terrify you by letters - Threatening more than I can perform.
