2 Corinthians 10:3

For though we are in the flesh, we do not carry on our war according to the flesh:

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

2but being absent am bold towards you, yea I intreat you, that I may not be bold, when I am present, with that confidence, wherewith I think to proceed against some, who censure us as walking after the flesh.

4(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the demolishing of bulwarks:)

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 10:4(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the demolishing of bulwarks:)

1 Timothy 1:18This charge I commit to thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which before came on thee, that by them thou mightest war a good warfare,

2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished my race, I have kept the faith.

1 Peter 4:1Seeing therefore Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same thought, that he, who hath mortified the flesh, hath ceased from 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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