ekphobeo describes causing fear, used of the feared effect Paul's letters might have on their recipients.

The attested use concerns causing fear: Paul denies that his letters are intended to have a frightening effect on those addressed.

1. Causing fear through letters · dominant

   In 2 Corinthians 10:9, the present active infinitive occurs in Paul's statement about how his letters might affect their recipients; the APB renders the clause "I may not seem to be frightening you by my letters."

   2 Corinthians 10:9

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 2 Corinthians 10:9, the APB presents the clause as Paul not seeming to be "frightening you by my letters." It confirms the clause's fearful effect without isolating each Greek contribution.