‘Let such a one reckon this, that, what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such are we also in deed when we are present.'
But let those who see him thus be aware that when he comes he will come with all the weight and strength revealed in his letters, for that is how he will act among them. His Apostolic authority, given to him by the will of God (2 Corinthians 1:1), is under challenge. He will use every acceptable means in his power to vindicate it. No longer will they see the meek and lowly Apostle. They will see the victor in battle of 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, the one who is mighty through God. God will vindicate him.