2 Corinthians 10:1

I , Paul , myself entreat you , by the meekness and gentleness of Christ —I who am humble when face to face with you , but bold toward you when I am away !—

By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away!

Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you :