2 Corinthians 10:1
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:
¶ Now I Paul my selfe beseech you, by the meekenes and gentlenesse of Christ, who ‖in presence am base among you, but being absent, am bold toward you:
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, in outward appearance.
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- 2 Corinthians 10:10Rank 1 from verse 1
- Matthew 11:29Rank 2 from verse 1
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- Romans 12:1Rank 4 from verse 1
1I BESEECH you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
1¶ I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that yee present your bodies a liuing sacrifice, holy, acceptable vnto God, which is your reasonable seruice.
- Isaiah 42:3–4Rank 5 from verse 1
3A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.
4He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.
3‖†A bruised reed shall he not breake, and the smoking flaxe shall hee not quench: he shall bring forth iudgment vnto trueth.
4†He shall not faile nor be discouraged, till he haue set iudgement in the earth: and the yles shall waite for his lawe.
- 2 Corinthians 12:7–9Rank 6 from verse 1
7And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
8For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
7And least I should bee exalted aboue measure through the abundance of the reuelations, there was giuen to me a *thorne in the flesh, the messenger of Sathan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted aboue measure.
8For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from mee.
9And he said vnto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weaknes. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest vpon me.
- 1 Corinthians 2:3Rank 7 from verse 1
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22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
23Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
22Who did no sinne, neither was guile found in his mouth.
23Who when hee was reuiled, reuiled not againe; when hee suffered, hee threatned not, but ‖committed himselfe to him that iudgeth righteously.
- 2 Corinthians 10:2Rank 13 from verse 1
2But 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.
2But I beseech you, that I may not bee bold when I am present, with that confidence wherewith I thinke to be bold against some, which ‖thinke of vs as if wee walked according to the flesh.
- 2 Corinthians 10:7Rank 14 from verse 1
7Do 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.
7Doe ye looke on things after the outward appearance? if any man trust to himselfe, that he is Christs, let him of himselfe thinke this againe, that as he is Christs, euen so are we Christs.
- 2 Corinthians 11:21Rank 15 from verse 1
- 2 Corinthians 13:2–4Rank 16 from verse 1
2I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:
3Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.
4For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.
2I told you before, and foretell you as if I were present the second time, and being absent, now I write to them which heretofore haue sinned, and to all other, that if I come againe I will not spare:
3Since ye seeke a proofe of Christ, speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weake, but is mightie in you.
4For though hee was crucified through weaknesse, yet he liueth by the power of God: for wee also are weake ‖in him, but wee shall liue with him by the power of God toward you.
- 2 Corinthians 3:12Rank 17 from verse 1
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:17Rank 21 from verse 1
32The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:
32The place of the Scripture, which hee read, was this, *Hee was led as a sheepe to the slaughter, & like a Lambe dumbe before the shearer, so opened he not his mouth:
- Ephesians 4:1Rank 23 from verse 1
- Galatians 4:13Rank 24 from verse 1
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- Philemon 1:9Rank 26 from verse 1
- Psalms 45:4Rank 27 from verse 1
- Revelation 1:9Rank 28 from verse 1
9I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
9I Iohn, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdome and patience of Iesus Christ, was in the Isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimonie of Iesus Christ.
- Romans 10:20Rank 29 from verse 1
- Romans 15:15Rank 30 from verse 1
15Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,
15Neuerthelesse, brethren, I haue written the more boldly vnto you, in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is giuen to mee of God,
- Zechariah 9:9Rank 31 from verse 1
9¶ Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
9¶ *‖Reioyce greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout O daughter of Ierusalem: beholde, thy King commeth vnto thee: hee is iust, and hauing saluation, lowly, and riding vpon an asse, and vpon a colt, the foale of an asse.
- 2 Corinthians 12:5Rank 32 from verse 1
- Matthew 12:19–20Rank 33 from verse 1
19He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
20A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.
19He shall not striue, nor cry, neither shall any man heare his voice in the streets.
20A bruised reed shal he not breake, and smoking flaxe shall he not quench, till he send forth iudgment vnto victory.
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2 Corinthians 10:1
To ask, request, entreat, or implore earnestly.
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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Mildness of disposition or manner; a gentle, non-contentious spirit.
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gentleness
Softness of manners; mildness of temper; sweetness of disposition; meekness.
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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: Low in place, rank, condition, or character. Sense 2: A foundation or lower supporting part.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Away or not present; withdrawn from a place or person.
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Courageous, fearless, or confident enough to speak or act openly.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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1NOW 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:
1¶ Now I Paul my selfe beseech you, by the meekenes and gentlenesse of Christ, who ‖in presence am base among you, but being absent, am bold toward you:
Selected passage2But 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.
2But I beseech you, that I may not bee bold when I am present, with that confidence wherewith I thinke to be bold against some, which ‖thinke of vs as if wee walked according to the flesh.