2 Corinthians — Chapter 10

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2 Corinthians 10:1 Now ^RI 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:

1 Cor 16:21-22; Gal 5:2

2 Corinthians 10:2 But I beseech you, ^Rthat 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 Cor 12:20; 2 Cor 13:2,10

2 Corinthians 10:3 For though we ^Rwalk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

Gal 2:20; 1 Pet 4:1-2

2 Corinthians 10:4 (For ^Rthe weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

2 Cor 6:7; Rom 6:13

2 Corinthians 10:5 Casting ^Rdown imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Luke 1:51; Acts 4:25-26

2 Corinthians 10:6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, ^Rwhen your obedience is fulfilled.

2 Cor 2:9; 2 Cor 7:15

2 Corinthians 10:7 Do ^Rye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ’s, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ’s, even so are we Christ’s.

2 Cor 10:1; 2 Cor 5:12

2 Corinthians 10:8 For ^Rthough I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:

2 Cor 1:24; 2 Cor 13:2-3,8,10

2 Corinthians 10:9 That I may not seem as if I would ^Rterrify you by letters.

2 Cor 10:10; 1 Cor 4:5,19-21

2 Corinthians 10:10 For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; ^Rbut his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.

2 Cor 10:1; 2 Cor 12:5-9

2 Corinthians 10:11 Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.

2 Corinthians 10:12 For ^Rwe dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

2 Cor 3:1; 2 Cor 5:12

2 Corinthians 10:13 But ^Rwe will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.

2 Cor 10:15; Prov 25:14

2 Corinthians 10:14 For ^Rwe stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ:

2 Cor 3:1-3; Rom 15:18-19

2 Corinthians 10:15 Not ^Rboasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,

2 Cor 10:13; Rom 15:20

2 Corinthians 10:16 To ^Rpreach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man’s line of things made ready to our hand.

Rom 15:24-28

2 Corinthians 10:17 ^RBut he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Ps 105:3; Ps 106:5

2 Corinthians 10:18 For ^Rnot he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

2 Cor 10:12; 2 Cor 3:1

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📖 What We’re Reading

2 Corinthians 10:1–6 — Spiritual weapons and obedience

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul appeals with Christ's meekness, opposing strongholds and bringing thoughts into obedience through God's power.

Key Truth: Examine thoughts under obedience to Christ.

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📖 What We’re Reading

2 Corinthians 10:7–11 — Authority for building up

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul answers claims about his appearance and letters, affirming that the Lord gives authority for edification rather than destruction.

Key Truth: Use influence to build up others.

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📖 What We’re Reading

2 Corinthians 10:12–18 — Boasting within a proper measure

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul rejects self-comparison and overextended claims, hoping for the gospel's spread and concluding with glory in the Lord.

Key Truth: Seek the Lord's commendation rather than self-praise.

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Related Scripture (KJV)

Jeremiah 9:24 — Paul repeats the instruction to glory in the Lord.

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