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2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
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[a], but powerful in[b] God for the tearing-down of fortresses. We are tearing-down[c] considerations[d] 5 and every height[e] being raised-up against the knowledge of God, and taking-captive every thought[f] to the obedience of Christ,
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- 2 Corinthians 10:4 That is, pertaining to the flesh, physical.
- 2 Corinthians 10:4 Or, for God; or, by God, that is, divinely powerful.
- 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.
- 2 Corinthians 10:4 Or, thoughts, reasonings; that is, the wrong thoughts raised up against God.
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 Or, elevation, barrier, obstacle.
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 Or, mind.
Disciples’ Literal New Testament (DLNT) 
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
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