2 Corinthians 10:1
American King James Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
American Standard Version Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you:
King James Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
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 10:2
American King James But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, with which I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
American Standard Version yea, I beseech you, that I may not when present show courage with the confidence wherewith I count to be bold against some, who count of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
King James But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
World English Bible 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.
2 Corinthians 10:3
American King James For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
American Standard Version For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh
King James For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
World English Bible For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t wage war according to the flesh;
2 Corinthians 10:4
American King James (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
American Standard Version (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds),
King James (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
World English Bible for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds,
2 Corinthians 10:5
American King James Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
American Standard Version casting down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;
King James Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
World English Bible throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
2 Corinthians 10:6
American King James And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
American Standard Version and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience shall be made full.
King James And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
World English Bible and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience when your obedience is made full.
2 Corinthians 10:7
American King James Do you look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's.
American Standard Version Ye look at the things that are before your face. If any man trusteth in himself that he is Christ's, let him consider this again with himself, that, even as he is Christ's, so also are we.
King James Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's.
World English Bible Do you look at things only as they appear in front of your face? If anyone trusts in himself that he is Christ’s, let him consider this again with himself, that even as he is Christ’s, so we also are Christ’s.
2 Corinthians 10:8
American King James For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord has given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
American Standard Version For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:
King James For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
World English Bible For even if I boast somewhat abundantly concerning our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for casting you down, I will not be ashamed,
2 Corinthians 10:9
American King James That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters.
American Standard Version that I may not seem as if I would terrify you by my letters.
King James 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.
2 Corinthians 10:10
American King James For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
American Standard Version For, His letters, they say, are weighty and strong; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech of no account.
King James For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
World English Bible For, “His letters”, they say, “are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech is despised.”
2 Corinthians 10:11
American King James 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.
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.
King James 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.
2 Corinthians 10:12
American King James For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
American Standard Version For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with certain of them that commend themselves: but they themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding.
King James For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
World English Bible For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves. But they themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding.
2 Corinthians 10:13
American King James But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God has distributed to us, a measure to reach even to you.
American Standard Version But we will not glory beyond `our' measure, but according to the measure of the province which God apportioned to us as a measure, to reach even unto you.
King James But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.
World English Bible But we will not boast beyond proper limits, but within the boundaries with which God appointed to us, which reach even to you.
2 Corinthians 10:14
American King James For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not to you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ:
American Standard Version For we stretch not ourselves overmuch, as though we reached not unto you: for we came even as far as unto you in the gospel of Christ:
King James For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ:
World English Bible For we don’t stretch ourselves too much, as though we didn’t reach to you. For we came even as far as to you with the Good News of Christ,
2 Corinthians 10:15
American King James Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men's labors; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,
American Standard Version not glorying beyond `our' measure, `that is,' in other men's labors; but having hope that, as your faith groweth, we shall be magnified in you according to our province unto `further' abundance,
King James Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men's labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,
World English Bible not boasting beyond proper limits in other men’s labors, but having hope that as your faith grows, we will be abundantly enlarged by you in our sphere of influence,
2 Corinthians 10:16
American King James To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand.
American Standard Version so as to preach the gospel even unto the parts beyond you, `and' not to glory in another's province in regard of things ready to our hand.
King James To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand.
World English Bible so as to preach the Good News even to the parts beyond you, not to boast in what someone else has already done.
2 Corinthians 10:17
American King James But he that glories, let him glory in the Lord.
American Standard Version But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
King James But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
World English Bible But “he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.”
2 Corinthians 10:18
American King James For not he that commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
American Standard Version For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
King James For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
World English Bible For it isn’t he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.