2 Corinthians 10:4

For the arms of our warfare are not those of the flesh, but those of the power of God; by which we subdue rebellious castles.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

In Context

3For, although we walk in the flesh, our warfare is not after the flesh.

5And we demolish imaginations, and every lofty thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and subjugate all reasonings to obedience to the Messiah.

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Cross References

Acts 7:22And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians; and he was eminent in his words, and also in his deeds.

Romans 13:12The night now passeth away, and the day draweth near. Let us therefore cast from us the works of darkness; and let us put on the armor of light.

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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