Read Full ChapterNow 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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(1) Now I Paul (Little) myself urge you through the humble kindness of The Mashiach who surely was humble when face to face among you but is courageous towards you being being absent.
The F.O.G
[1] Now I, Paul, who am "timid" when face-to-face with you but "bold" when away (as some say), appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of the Messiah. Let me speak to your hearts.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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,
Young's Literal Translation
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