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the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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2 Corinthians 10:11
Let such a person consider this: What we are in our letters, when we are absent, we will also be in our actions when we are present.
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King James Version (1611)
Let such a one thinke this: that such as we are in word by letters, when we are absent, such will we be also in deede when we are present.
Let such a one thinke this: that such as we are in word by letters, when we are absent, such will we be also in deede when we are 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.
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.
English Standard Version
Let such a person understand that what we say by letter when absent, we do when present.
Let such a person understand that what we say by letter when absent, we do when present.
New American Standard Bible
Have such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when absent, such persons we are also in deed when present.
Have such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when absent, such persons we are also in deed when present.
New Century Version
They should know this: We are not there with you now, so we say these things in letters. But when we are there with you, we will show the same authority that we show in our letters.
They should know this: We are not there with you now, so we say these things in letters. But when we are there with you, we will show the same authority that we show in our letters.
Amplified Bible
Let such people realize that what we say by word in letters when we are absent, is the same as what we are in action when present.
Let such people realize that what we say by word in letters when we are absent, is the same as what we are in action when present.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when absent, such persons we are also in deed when present.
Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when absent, such persons we are also in deed when present.
Legacy Standard Bible
Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when absent, such persons we are also in deed when present.
Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when absent, such persons we are also in deed when present.
Berean Standard Bible
Such people should consider that what we are in our letters when absent, we will be in our actions when present.
Such people should consider that what we are in our letters when absent, we will be in our actions when present.
Contemporary English Version
Those people had better understand that when I am with you, I will do exactly what I say in my letters.
Those people had better understand that when I am with you, I will do exactly what I say in my letters.
Complete Jewish Bible
Such a person should realize that what we say in our letters when absent, we will do when present.
Such a person should realize that what we say in our letters when absent, we will do when present.
Darby Translation
Let such a one think this, that such as we are in word by letters [when] absent, such also present in deed.
Let such a one think this, that such as we are in word by letters [when] absent, such also present in deed.
Easy-to-Read Version
Those people should know this: When we are there with you, we will show the same power that we show now in our letters.
Those people should know this: When we are there with you, we will show the same power that we show now in our letters.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Let such one thinke this, that such as wee are in woorde by letters, when we are absent, such wil we be also in deede, when we are present.
Let such one thinke this, that such as wee are in woorde by letters, when we are absent, such wil we be also in deede, when we are present.
George Lamsa Translation
But let him who supposes so consider this, that, just as we express ourselves in our epistles when we are away, so are we also in deed when we are present.
But let him who supposes so consider this, that, just as we express ourselves in our epistles when we are away, so are we also in deed when we are present.
Good News Translation
Such a person must understand that there is no difference between what we write in our letters when we are away and what we will do when we are there with you.
Such a person must understand that there is no difference between what we write in our letters when we are away and what we will do when we are there with you.
Lexham English Bible
Let such a person consider this: that what we are in word by letters when we are absent, we will also be in actions when we are present.
Let such a person consider this: that what we are in word by letters when we are absent, we will also be in actions when we are present.
Literal Translation
Let such a one think this, that such as we are in word through letters, being absent, such we are also being present in deed.
Let such a one think this, that such as we are in word through letters, being absent, such we are also being present in deed.
American Standard Version
Let such a one reckon this, that, what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such are we also in deed when we are present.
Let such a one reckon this, that, what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such are we also in deed when we are present.
Bible in Basic English
Let those who say this keep in mind that, what we are in word by letters when we are away, so will we be in act when we are present.
Let those who say this keep in mind that, what we are in word by letters when we are away, so will we be in act when we are present.
Hebrew Names Version
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.
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.
International Standard Version
Someone like this should take note of the following: What we say by letter when we are absent is what we will do when present!
Someone like this should take note of the following: What we say by letter when we are absent is what we will do when present!
Etheridge Translation
But he who after this manner speaks, shall conclude that what we are by the word of our epistle when absent, so are we in the deed when we are present.
But he who after this manner speaks, shall conclude that what we are by the word of our epistle when absent, so are we in the deed when we are present.
Murdock Translation
But let him who saith so, consider this, that such as we are in our epistolary discourse, when absent, such also are we in action, when present.
But let him who saith so, consider this, that such as we are in our epistolary discourse, when absent, such also are we in action, when present.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Let hym that is such, thynke on this wise: that as we are in worde by letters, when we are absent, such are we in deede when we are present.
Let hym that is such, thynke on this wise: that as we are in worde by letters, when we are absent, such are we in deede when we are present.
English Revised Version
Let such a one reckon this, that, what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such [are we] also in deed when we are present.
Let such a one reckon this, that, what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such [are we] 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.
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.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Let such an one think this, that such as we are in word by letters, when we are absent, such are we also in deed, when we are present.
Let such an one think this, that such as we are in word by letters, when we are absent, such are we also in deed, when we are present.
Weymouth's New Testament
Let such people take this into their reckoning, that whatever we are in word by our letters when absent, the same are we also in act when present.
Let such people take this into their reckoning, that whatever we are in word by our letters when absent, the same are we also in act when present.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
He that is suche oon, thenke this, for suche as we absent ben in word bi pistlis, suche we ben present in dede.
He that is suche oon, thenke this, for suche as we absent ben in word bi pistlis, suche we ben present in dede.
Update Bible Version
Let such a one reckon this, that, what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such [are we] also in deed when we are present.
Let such a one reckon this, that, what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such [are we] also in deed when we are present.
Webster's Bible Translation
Let such 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.
Let such 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.
New English Translation
Let such a person consider this: What we say by letters when we are absent, we also are in actions when we are present.
Let such a person consider this: What we say by letters when we are absent, we also are in actions when we are present.
New King James Version
Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such we will also be in deed when we are present.
Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such we will also be in deed when we are present.
New Living Translation
Those people should realize that our actions when we arrive in person will be as forceful as what we say in our letters from far away.
Those people should realize that our actions when we arrive in person will be as forceful as what we say in our letters from far away.
New Life Bible
What we say in our letters we will do when we get there. They should understand this.
What we say in our letters we will do when we get there. They should understand this.
New Revised Standard
Let such people understand that what we say by letter when absent, we will also do when present.
Let such people understand that what we say by letter when absent, we will also do when present.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
This, let such a one reckon - that, what we are, in our word, through means of letters, being absent, such, also, being present, are we, in our deed.
This, let such a one reckon - that, what we are, in our word, through means of letters, being absent, such, also, being present, are we, in our deed.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let such a one think this, that such as we are in word by epistles when absent, such also we will be indeed when present.
Let such a one think this, that such as we are in word by epistles when absent, such also we will be indeed when present.
Revised Standard Version
Let such people understand that what we say by letter when absent, we do when present.
Let such people understand that what we say by letter when absent, we do when present.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Let him yt is soche thynke on this wyse that as we are in wordes by letters when we are absent soche are we in dedes when we are present.
Let him yt is soche thynke on this wyse that as we are in wordes by letters when we are absent soche are we in dedes when we are present.
Young's Literal Translation
This one -- let him reckon thus: that such as we are in word, through letters, being absent, such also, being present, [we are] in deed.
This one -- let him reckon thus: that such as we are in word, through letters, being absent, such also, being present, [we are] in deed.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Let him yt is soche, thinke on this wyse, that as we are in worde by letters wha we are absente, soch are we also in dede whan we are present.
Let him yt is soche, thinke on this wyse, that as we are in worde by letters wha we are absente, soch are we also in dede whan we are present.
Mace New Testament (1729)
contemptible) let such a one depend upon this, that the same authority which appear'd in my letters, when I was absent, will appear in fact, when I am present.
contemptible) let such a one depend upon this, that the same authority which appear'd in my letters, when I was absent, will appear in fact, when I am present.
Simplified Cowboy Version
When I get there, I will show these people how much of a sissy I am . . . and they won't like it.
When I get there, I will show these people how much of a sissy I am . . . and they won't like it.
Contextual Overview
7Look at what is obvious. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, let him remind himself of this: Just as he belongs to Christ, so do we. 8For if I boast a little too much about our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be put to shame. 9I don’t want to seem as though I am trying to terrify you with my letters. 10For it is said, “His letters are weighty and powerful, but his physical presence is weak and his public speaking amounts to nothing.” 11Let such a person consider this: What we are in our letters, when we are absent, we will also be in our actions when we are present.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
such: 2 Corinthians 12:20, 2 Corinthians 13:2, 2 Corinthians 13:3, 2 Corinthians 13:10, 1 Corinthians 4:19, 1 Corinthians 4:20
Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 5:3 - as absent 2 Corinthians 10:10 - say they 1 Thessalonians 2:6 - when
Cross-References
Genesis 10:1
These are the family records of Noah’s sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. They also had sons after the flood.
These are the family records of Noah’s sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. They also had sons after the flood.
Genesis 10:10
His kingdom started with Babylon, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.
His kingdom started with Babylon, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.
Numbers 24:22
Kain will be destroyedwhen Asshur takes you captive.
Kain will be destroyedwhen Asshur takes you captive.
Numbers 24:24
Ships will come from the coast of Kittim;they will carry out raids against Asshur and Eber,but they too will come to destruction.
Ships will come from the coast of Kittim;they will carry out raids against Asshur and Eber,but they too will come to destruction.
2 Kings 19:36
So King Sennacherib of Assyria broke camp and left. He returned home and lived in Nineveh.
So King Sennacherib of Assyria broke camp and left. He returned home and lived in Nineveh.
Ezra 4:2
they approached Zerubbabel and the family heads and said to them, “Let us build with you, for we also worship your God and have been sacrificing to him since the time King Esar-haddon of Assyria brought us here.”
they approached Zerubbabel and the family heads and said to them, “Let us build with you, for we also worship your God and have been sacrificing to him since the time King Esar-haddon of Assyria brought us here.”
Psalms 83:8
Even Assyria has joined them;they lend support to the sons of Lot.Selah
Even Assyria has joined them;they lend support to the sons of Lot.Selah
Isaiah 37:37
So King Sennacherib of Assyria broke camp and left. He returned home and lived in Nineveh.
So King Sennacherib of Assyria broke camp and left. He returned home and lived in Nineveh.
Ezekiel 27:23
Haran, Canneh, Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad traded with you.
Haran, Canneh, Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad traded with you.
Ezekiel 32:22
“Assyria is there with her whole assembly;her graves are all around her.All of them are slain, fallen by the sword.
“Assyria is there with her whole assembly;her graves are all around her.All of them are slain, fallen by the sword.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Let such an one think this,.... The apostle seems to have in view some one particular person, though he does not choose to name him, who had more especially reproached him after this manner; and who was either one of the members of this church, or rather one of the false apostles: and so in the foregoing verse, instead of "say they", in which way both the Syriac and Vulgate Latin read, and is followed in our version, it is in the original text ÏηÏι, "says he", or "he says"; and so a certain particular person seems designed in
2 Corinthians 11:4 whom the apostle would have to know and conclude with himself, and of which he might fully assure himself, that such as we are in word by letters, when we are absent, such will be also in deed, when we are present: he threatens the calumniator, that he should find him, to his sorrow, the same man present as absent; that what he sent by letters, should be found to be fact, when he came again; whose coming would not be with all that tenderness and gentleness, as when he first preached the Gospel to them, for which there was then a reason; since he and others had swerved from the truths of the Gospel, and the right ways of God, which would require the severity he threatened them with, and the execution of which might be depended upon.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Let such an one think this ... - Let them not flatter themselves that there will be any discrepancy between my words and my deeds. Let them feel that all which has been threatened will be certainly executed unless there is repentance. Paul here designedly contradicts the charge which was made against him; and means to say that all that he had threatened in his letters would he certainly executed unless there was a reform. I think that the evidence here is clear that Paul does not intend to admit what they said about his bodily presence to be true; and most probably all that has been recorded about his deformity is mere fable.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Corinthians 10:11. Such as we are in word — A threatening of this kind would doubtless alarm the false apostle; and it is very likely that he did not await the apostle's coming, as he would not be willing to try the fate of Elymas.
