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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] and every height[e] being raised-up against the knowledge of God, and taking-captive every thought[f] to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish[g] all disobedience[h], when your obedience is fulfilled[i].

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 10:4 That is, pertaining to the flesh, physical.
  2. 2 Corinthians 10:4 Or, for God; or, by God, that is, divinely powerful.
  3. 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.
  4. 2 Corinthians 10:4 Or, thoughts, reasonings; that is, the wrong thoughts raised up against God.
  5. 2 Corinthians 10:5 Or, elevation, barrier, obstacle.
  6. 2 Corinthians 10:5 Or, mind.
  7. 2 Corinthians 10:6 Or, avenge.
  8. 2 Corinthians 10:6 Or, every refusal-to-listen.
  9. 2 Corinthians 10:6 After the full obedience of the majority, Paul will punish those remaining disobedient.

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