2 Corinthians 10:4

The weapons for our warfare are not earthly, but, under God, are powerful enough to pull down strongholds.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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, though we live an earthly life, we do not wage an earthly war.

5We are engaged in confuting arguments and pulling down every barrier raised against the knowledge of God. We are taking captive every hostile thought, to bring it into submission to the Christ,

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Cross References

Acts 7:22So Moses was educated in all the learning of the Egyptians, and proved his ability both by his words and actions.

Romans 13:12The night is almost gone; the day is near. Therefore let us have done with the deeds of Darkness, and arm ourselves with the weapons 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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