2 Corinthians
Chapters 10:8-14
Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version
8It may seem as though we boast too much about the authority the Lord gave us. But he gave us this authority to strengthen you, not to hurt you. So I will not be ashamed of whatever boasting we do.
9I don’t want you to think that I am trying to scare you with my letters.
10Some people say, “Paul’s letters are powerful and sound important, but when he is with us, he is weak and the worst speaker you have ever heard.”
11Those people should know this: When we are there with you, we will show the same power that we show now in our letters.
12We don’t dare put ourselves in the same class with those who think they are so important. We don’t compare ourselves to them. They use themselves to measure themselves, and they judge themselves by what they themselves are. This shows that they know nothing.
13But we will not boast about anything outside the work that was given us to do. We will limit our boasting to the work God gave us, but this work includes our work with you.
14We would be boasting too much only if we had not already come to you. But we have come to you with the Good News about Christ.