2 Corinthians 10:7-9

Revised Geneva Translation

⁷ Do you perceive things by outward appearance? If anyone is persuaded in himself that he is Christ’s, let him further consider this in himself: that as he is Christ’s, even so are we Christ’s.

⁸ For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority (which the Lord has given us for building up and not for pulling you down) I shall not be ashamed -

⁹ lest I might seem as if to frighten you away with letters.