2 Corinthians 10:1

King James Version (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:

Translations

2 Corinthians 10:1 - Amplified Bible

NOW I myself, Paul, beseech you, by the gentleness and consideration of Christ [Himself; I] who [am] lowly enough [so they say] when among you face to face, but bold (fearless and outspoken) to you when [I am] absent from you!

2 Corinthians 10:1 - 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:

2 Corinthians 10:1 - Bible in Basic English

Now I, Paul, myself make request to you by the quiet and gentle behaviour of Christ, I who am poor in spirit when with you, but who say what is in my mind to you without fear when I am away from you:

2 Corinthians 10:1 - Darby Bible

But I myself, Paul, entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of the Christ, who, as to appearance, [when present] [am] mean among you, but absent am bold towards you;

2 Corinthians 10:1 - English Standard Version

I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ–I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!–

2 Corinthians 10:1 - King James Version

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:

2 Corinthians 10:1 - La Biblia de las Americas

Y yo mismo, Pablo, os ruego por la mansedumbre y la benignidad de Cristo, yo, que soy humilde cuando estoy delante de vosotros, pero osado para con vosotros cuando estoy ausente,

2 Corinthians 10:1 - The Message

And now a personal but most urgent matter; I write in the gentle but firm spirit of Christ. I hear that I’m being painted as cringing and wishy-washy when I’m with you, but harsh and demanding when at a safe distance writing letters. Please don’t force me to take a hard line when I’m present with you. Don’t think that I’ll hesitate a single minute to stand up to those who say I’m an unprincipled opportunist. Then they’ll have to eat their words.

2 Corinthians 10:1 - New American Standard Bible

Now I, Paul, myself urge you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ--I who am meek when face to face with you, but bold toward you when absent!

2 Corinthians 10:1 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Yo mismo, Pablo, les ruego por la mansedumbre y la benignidad de Cristo, yo, que soy humilde cuando estoy delante de ustedes, pero osado para con ustedes cuando estoy ausente,

2 Corinthians 10:1 - 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 of good courage toward you.

2 Corinthians 10:1 - Young's Living Translation

And I, Paul, myself, do call upon you -- through the meekness and gentleness of the Christ -- who in presence, indeed [am] humble among you, and being absent, have courage toward you,

2 Corinthians 10:1 - Additional Comments

Here two characteristics of Christ are listed - meekness and gentleness. The Greek word for gentleness describes actions, while the Greek for meekness descibes a condition of the mind and heart.
Typically people think of meekness as a condition where the person can't help himself, but that is wrong. Meekness is the result of power. Meekness is power under control. Jesus had the infinite resources of God as His disposal, yet never used it for selfish purposes. Meekness is balance: neither raising yourself above others nor being cast down, because meekness is not occupied with self at all. It doesn't compare with others (see 10:12). It is using strength to help others.
See Isa 42:1-4 on the meekness of Christ. What a contrast of how most rulers of the earth operate! They get there at the expense of others. Jesus in His position has infinite love for others.

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