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(for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds),

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

The weapons of our warfare (τα οπλα της στρατειας). Στρατεια (old word, in N.T. only here and 1 Timothy 1:18) is

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For the weapons of our warfare. The means by which we hope to achieve our victory.

Are not carnal. Not of the flesh. Not s…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For the weapons of our warfare . . .—We learn from the earlier words of 1 The alonians 5:8, yet more from the…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul draws a clear distinction between existence “in the world” and worldly conduct and techniques. He does not deny his human weakness, yet he aff…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For the weapons of our warfare. The warfare corresponds with the kind of weapons. He glories in being equipped with spiritual wea…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For the weapons of our warfare
By "warfare" is here meant, not that which is common to all believers, who are enlist…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

While others thought poorly of the apostle and spoke scornfully of him, he had humble thoughts and spoke humbly of himself. We should be aware of o…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After dealing with the good ministers of Christ and the faith, the Apostle now addre es false ministers and false apostles. First, he confronts the…

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