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2 Corinthians 10:10

Christian Standard Bible

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

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American Standard Version

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

English Standard Version

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

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

For they say, “His letters are weighty and strong, but his personal presence is unimpressive and his speech contemptible.”

New International Version

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

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

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

World English Bible

For, “His letters”, they say, “are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech is despised.”