Read Full ChapterFor some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For, “His letters,” they say, “are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech is despised.”
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G3754} his letters{G1992}{G3303}, say they{G5346}{(G5748)}, are weighty{G926} and{G2532} powerful{G2478}; but{G1161} his bodily{G4983} presence{G3952} is weak{G772}, and{G2532} his speech{G3056} contemptible{G1848}{(G5772)}.
Strong's King James
(10) For they say, "His letters surely are weighty and strong but his presence is weak and his word (message) despised."
The F.O.G
[10] Some say, "Oh, his letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he's unimpressive and his speaking is worthless." They dismiss me as all bark and no bite.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
because the letters indeed—saith one—are weighty and strong, and the bodily presence weak, and the speech despicable.’
Young's Literal Translation
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