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2 Corinthians 10:1

Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.

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ASV

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:

KJV

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:

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25 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ΑὐτὸςAutosMyselfG846 →
δὲdenowG1161 →
ἐγὼegōI myselfG1473 →
ΠαῦλοςPaulosPaulG3972 →
παρακαλῶparakalōexhortG3870 →
ὑμᾶςhumasyouG4771 →
διὰdiathroughG1223 →
τῆςtēstheG3588 →
πραΰτητοςprautētosmeeknessG4236 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
ἐπιεικείαςepieikeiasgentlenessG1932 →
τοῦtou<the>G3588 →
Χριστοῦ,Christouof Christ,G5547 →
ὃςhoswhoG3739 →
κατὰkataas toG2596 →
πρόσωπονprosōponappearanceG4383 →
μὲνmenindeedG3303 →
ταπεινὸςtapeinos[am] humbleG5011 →
ἐνenamongG1722 →
ὑμῖν,huminyou,G4771 →
ἀπὼνapōnbeing absentG548 →
δὲdehoweverG1161 →
θαρρῶtharrōI am boldG2292 →
εἰςeistowardG1519 →
ὑμᾶς·humasyou;G4771 →

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2 Corinthians 10:10For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.”Matthew 11:29Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.Galatians 6:1Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.John 13:14So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.Psalms 18:35You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me.Galatians 5:2Take notice: I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all.Romans 12:1Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.2 Timothy 2:24And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.1 Corinthians 1:10I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.1 Peter 3:4but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.Isaiah 42:3–4A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice.1 Thessalonians 2:7On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.2 Corinthians 12:7–9or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.Luke 22:51But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him.2 Corinthians 11:30If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.1 Corinthians 2:3I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling.Matthew 12:19He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets.

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