2 Corinthians 10:7

Give attention to the things which are before you. If any man seems to himself to be Christ's, let him keep in mind that we are as much Christ's as he is.

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In The King James Version

Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ’s, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ’s, even so are we Christ’s.

In Context

6Being ready to give punishment to whatever is against his authority, after you have made it clear that you are completely under his control.

8For though I might take pride in our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for your destruction), it will not be a cause of shame to me:

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Cross References

Matthew 23:5But all their works they do so as to be seen by men: for they make wide their phylacteries, and the edges of their robes,

John 7:24Let not your decisions be based on what you see, but on righteousness.

1 Corinthians 1:12That is, that some of you say, I am of Paul; some say, I am of Apollos; some say, I am of Cephas; and some say, I am Christ's.

1 Corinthians 9:1Am I not free? am I not an Apostle? have I not seen Jesus our Lord? are you not my work in the Lord?

1 Corinthians 15:23But every man in his right order: Christ the first-fruits; then those who are Christ's at his coming.

2 Corinthians 10:1Now I, Paul, myself make request to you by the quiet and gentle behaviour of Christ, I who am poor in spirit when with you, but who say what is in my mind to you without fear when I am away from you:

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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