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2 Corinthians 10:11
2 Corinthians 10:11 is verse 11 of 2 Corinthians chapter 10, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Such people should consider that what we are in our letters when absent, we will be in our actions when present.
King James Version
Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.
World English Bible
Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such are we also in deed when we are present.
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2 Corinthians 10:9–13 · Berean Standard Bible
9 I do not want to seem to be trying to frighten you by my letters.
10 For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.”
11 Such people should consider that what we are in our letters when absent, we will be in our actions when present.
12 We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they show their ignorance.
13 We, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the field of influence that God has assigned to us—a field that reaches even to you.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
2 Corinthians 12:20For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.
2 Corinthians 13:2I already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone,
2 Corinthians 13:3since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you.
2 Corinthians 13:10This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.
1 Corinthians 4:19But 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.
1 Corinthians 4:20For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.