2 Corinthians 10:17 — Meaning and Application

2 Corinthians 10:1

"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: {in presence: or, in outward appearance}"

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. {think: or, reckon}"

2 Corinthians 10:3

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

2 Corinthians 10:4

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

2 Corinthians 10:5

"Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; {imaginations: or, reasonings}"

2 Corinthians 10:6

"And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled."