Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I do not want to seem to be trying to frighten you by my letters.
World English Bible (WEB)
that I may not seem as if I desire to terrify you by my letters.
Strong's King James
That{G3363} I may{G1380} not{G3363} seem{G1380}{(G5661)} as{G5613} if{G302} I would terrify{G1629}{(G5721)} you{G5209} by{G1223} letters{G1992}.
The F.O.G *
(9) So that I may not be thought of as perhaps frightening you by my letters.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
that I may not seem as if I would terrify you through the letters,
