2 Corinthians 10:4-6
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4 (A)For the weapons (B)of our warfare are not [a]carnal but (C)mighty in God (D)for pulling down strongholds, 5 (E)casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6 (F)and being ready to punish all disobedience when (G)your obedience is fulfilled.
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- 2 Corinthians 10:4 of the flesh
2 Corinthians 10:4-6
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4 The weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood]. Our weapons are divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 5 We are destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ, 6 being ready to punish every act of disobedience, when your own obedience [as a church] is complete.
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2 Corinthians 10:4-6
New International Version
4 The weapons we fight with(A) are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power(B) to demolish strongholds.(C) 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God,(D) and we take captive every thought to make it obedient(E) to Christ. 6 And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.(F)
2 Corinthians 10:4-6
English Standard Version
4 For the (A)weapons of (B)our warfare are not of the flesh but have (C)divine power (D)to destroy strongholds. 5 We destroy arguments and (E)every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to (F)obey Christ, 6 (G)being ready to punish every disobedience, (H)when your obedience is complete.
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Romans 12:2
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2 And (A)do not be conformed to this world, but (B)be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may (C)prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
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Romans 12:2
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2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be [a]transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
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- Romans 12:2 From the Greek word meaning “metamorphosis.” Refers to the process that leads to an outward, permanent change.
Romans 12:2
English Standard Version
2 (A)Do not be conformed to this world,[a] but be transformed by (B)the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may (C)discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.[b]
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- Romans 12:2 Greek age
- Romans 12:2 Or what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God
Romans 8:6
New King James Version
6 For (A)to be [a]carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
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- Romans 8:6 fleshly
Romans 8:6
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6 Now the mind of the flesh is death [both now and forever—because it pursues sin]; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace [the spiritual well-being that comes from walking with God—both now and forever];
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Romans 8:6
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6 The mind governed by the flesh is death,(A) but the mind governed by the Spirit is life(B) and peace.
Romans 8:6
English Standard Version
6 For to set (A)the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
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Isaiah 65:2
New King James Version
2 (A)I have stretched out My hands all day long to a (B)rebellious people,
Who (C)walk in a way that is not good,
According to their own thoughts;
Isaiah 65:2
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2
“I have spread out My hands all the day long to a rebellious and stubborn people,
Who walk in the way that is not good, [following] after their own thoughts and intentions,
Isaiah 65:2
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Isaiah 65:2
English Standard Version
2 (A)I spread out my hands all the day
to a rebellious people,
who walk in a way that is not good,
following their own devices;
Isaiah 55:7-9
New King James Version
7 (A)Let the [a]wicked forsake his way,
And the unrighteous man (B)his thoughts;
Let him return to the Lord,
(C)And He will have mercy on him;
And to our God,
For He will abundantly pardon.
8 “For(D) My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.
9 “For(E) as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.
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- Isaiah 55:7 Lit. man of iniquity
Isaiah 55:7-9
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7
Let the wicked leave (behind) his way
And the unrighteous man his thoughts;
And let him return to the Lord,
And He will have compassion (mercy) on him,
And to our God,
For He will abundantly pardon.
8
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord.
9
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways
And My thoughts higher than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:7-9
English Standard Version
7 let the wicked forsake his way,
and the unrighteous man his thoughts;
let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him,
and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
9 (A)For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Ephesians 4:22-24
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22 that you (A)put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and (B)be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you (C)put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
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Ephesians 4:22-24
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22 that, regarding your previous way of life, you put off your old self [completely discard your former nature], which is being corrupted through deceitful desires, 23 and be continually renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh, untarnished mental and spiritual attitude], 24 and put on the new self [the regenerated and renewed nature], created in God’s image, [godlike] in the righteousness and holiness of the truth [living in a way that expresses to God your gratitude for your salvation].
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Ephesians 4:22-24
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22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off(A) your old self,(B) which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;(C) 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds;(D) 24 and to put on(E) the new self,(F) created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.(G)
Ephesians 4:22-24
English Standard Version
22 to (A)put off (B)your old self,[a] which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through (C)deceitful desires, 23 and (D)to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on (E)the new self, (F)created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
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- Ephesians 4:22 Greek man; also verse 24
Philippians 2:5
New King James Version
The Humbled and Exalted Christ
5 (A)Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,
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Philippians 2:5
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5 Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility],
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Philippians 2:5
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5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:(A)
Philippians 2:5
English Standard Version
5 (A)Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,[a]
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- Philippians 2:5 Or which was also in Christ Jesus
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