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2 Corinthians 10:2-4
Disciples’ Literal New Testament

2 And I am begging that I may not [have to] be bold[a] while present with the confidence with which I am considering to dare [to act] against some considering us as walking in accordance with the flesh[b]. 3 For [though] walking in the flesh, we are not waging-war in accordance with the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly[c], but powerful in[d] God for the tearing-down of fortresses. We are tearing-down[e] considerations[f]

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  1. 2 Corinthians 10:2 With this opening comment for this section compare the closing comment in 13:10. Paul is writing to correct a wrong attitude toward him on the part of some, the precise details of which are not stated but can only be inferred from what Paul says. His desire is to be bold in words here in order to avoid having to be bold in actions against them when he comes.
  2. 2 Corinthians 10:2 That is, with mere human authority, motives, and power.
  3. 2 Corinthians 10:4 That is, pertaining to the flesh, physical.
  4. 2 Corinthians 10:4 Or, for God; or, by God, that is, divinely powerful.
  5. 2 Corinthians 10:4 tearing down... punish (v 6). Warfare against a rebellious city in that day consisted of tearing down walls and defenses, then taking the people captive, then punishing the offenders. This is the metaphor here.
  6. 2 Corinthians 10:4 Or, thoughts, reasonings; that is, the wrong thoughts raised up against God.
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