2 Corinthians 10

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 10 of 13

¹ And I myself, Paul, call on you through the meekness and gentleness of Christ I, who indeed according to face am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you;

² but I ask, not being present, that I may be bold with the confidence which I think to be bold gainst some, the ones reckoning us as walking according to flesh.

³ For walking about in flesh, we do not war according to flesh;

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Chapter Summary

1 He sets out the spiritual might and authority, with which he is armed against all adversary powers, 7 assuring them that at his coming he will be found as mighty in word, as he is now in writing.

Key Greek Words

ὅπλον weapons G3696

ὀχύρωμα strongholds G3794

καυχάομαι to boast, glory G2744

ἐξουσία authority G1849

ὑπακοή obedience G5218

κανών rule, measure G2583

People & Context

Paul

The apostle, defending his authority; meek in presence yet bold in his letters toward the Corinthians.

Timeline

Spiritual Weapons of Warfare

Paul defends his authority, stating that his weapons are not fleshly but have divine power to demolish strongholds, reasonings, and every thought lifting itself against the knowledge of God .

2 Corinthians 10:3-5

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