KJV ORIGINAL
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:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Now I, Paul, am personally asking you — and I'm asking through Christ's own humility and gentleness — even though you think I'm weak when I'm there with you in person, but somehow I get all bold when I'm writing from a distance.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Paul's calling out the awkward truth: he's gentle in person but sounds way braver in his letters.
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