2 Corinthians 10:3

For though we may be living in the flesh, we are not fighting after the way of the flesh

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For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

In Context

2Yes, I make my request to you, so that when I am with you I may not have to make use of the authority which may be needed against some to whom we seem to be walking after the flesh.

4(For the arms with which we are fighting are not those of the flesh, but are strong before God for the destruction of high places);

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 10:4(For the arms with which we are fighting are not those of the flesh, but are strong before God for the destruction of high places);

1 Timothy 1:18This order I give to you, Timothy my son, in harmony with the words of the prophets about you, so that by them you may be strong, fighting the good fight,

2 Timothy 4:7I have made a good fight, I have come to the end of my journey, I have kept the faith:

1 Peter 4:1So that as Jesus was put to death in the flesh, do you yourselves be of the same mind; for the death of the flesh puts an end to sin;

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 10:2-7

The Apostle's Spiritual Authority. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: 2 But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God… Read the whole commentary →

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