2 Corinthians 10:4

The weapons with which we fight are not human weapons, but are mighty for God in overthrowing strong fortresses.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 are still living in the world, it is no worldly warfare that we are waging.

5For we overthrow arrogant `reckonings,' and every stronghold that towers high in defiance of the knowledge of God, and we carry off every thought as if into slavery--into subjection to Christ;

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Cross References

Acts 7:22So Moses was educated in all the learning of the Egyptians, and possessed great influence through his eloquence and his achievements.

Romans 13:12The night is far advanced, and day is about to dawn. We must therefore lay aside the deeds of darkness, and clothe ourselves with the armour 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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