'Mean' in the Bible
So then, was I indecisive or capricious when I was [originally] planning this? Or the things I plan, do I plan in a self-serving way like a worldly man, ready to say, “Yes, yes” and “No, no” [at the same time]?
But [as surely as] God is faithful and means what He says, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No” [at the same time].
I do not mean that we rule over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because by faith you stand firm.
For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:
For against one thing we are on our guard--I mean against blame being thrown upon us in respect to these large and liberal contributions which are under our charge.
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;
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