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2 Corinthians 10:1 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" 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 Corinthians 10:1
Verse in Context
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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:
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.
For though we walk in the flesh, we do ➔ not war after the flesh:
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2 Corinthians 10:2
"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."
2 Corinthians 10:3
"For though we walk in the flesh, we do ➔ not war after the flesh:"
2 Corinthians 10:4
"(For the arms with which we are fighting are not those of the flesh, but are strong before God for the destruction of high places);"
2 Corinthians 10:4
"(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)"
2 Corinthians 10:5
"Putting an end to reasonings, and every high thing which is lifted up against the knowledge of God, and causing every thought to come under the authority of Christ;"
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