2 Corinthians 10:10

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English

¹⁰‘because the letters indeed—saith one—are weighty and strong, and the bodily presence weak, and the speech despicable.’

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For they say, “His letters are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech of no account.”

For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he is unimpressive and his speaking amounts to nothing.”

For it is said, “His letters are weighty and powerful, but his physical presence is weak and his public speaking amounts to nothing.”

For some say, “Paul’s letters are demanding and forceful, but in person he is weak, and his speeches are worthless!”

because it is said, “His letters are severe and powerful, but his bodily presence is weak and his speech is of no account.”

For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.

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