2 Corinthians 10:8-10

New Catholic Bible

⁸ It is possible that I tend to boast a bit too much about our authority, which the Lord has entrusted to us for building you up rather than for tearing you down, but I will not apologize for doing so.

⁹ Therefore, I do not want to seem to be someone who frightens you with my letters. ¹⁰ Some may assert, “His letters are impressive and forceful, but his personal appearance is insignificant, and he cannot speak well.”