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Human, Not Worldly
Commentators universally highlight Paul's distinction between living "in the flesh" and warring "according to the flesh." To live "in the flesh" simply means to be human, with a physical body, needs, and weaknesses. However, to war "according to the flesh" means to operate with worldly motives, methods, and ambitions. Paul admits he is human but denies that his ministry is driven by worldly standards.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 10:3
18th Century
Theologian
For though we walk in the flesh. Though we are mortal like other people; though we dwell, like them, in mortal bodies and must necessarily…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 10:3
In the flesh (εν σαρκ). But that is a very different thing from walking κατα σαρκα according to the standards of the flesh as his …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 10:3
19th Century
Bishop
For though we walk in the flesh.—The phrase is generally used by St. Paul for the simple fact of bodily existence, with a…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 10:3
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
On 2 Corinthians 10:3
16th Century
Theologian
For though we walk in the flesh. Walking in the flesh means here — living in the world; or, as he expresses it elsewhere…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 10:3
17th Century
Pastor
For though we walk in the flesh
The apostle removes the calumny of walking after the flesh, by owning that they were…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 10:1–6
17th Century
Minister
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…