NET

1 Now I, Paul, appeal to you personally by the meekness and gentleness of Christ (I who am meek when present among you, but am full of courage toward you when away!)—

Darby

The Apostle's Ministry and Mission Commended of the Lord

1 But I myself, Paul, entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of the Christ, who, as to appearance, [when present] [am] mean among you, but absent am bold towards you;

KJV

The Apostle's Ministry and Mission Commended of the Lord

1 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence^K6977[am] base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:

KJV Bible Notes

in presence: Or, in outward appearance.