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Spiritual Battles, Spiritual Weapons
Paul clarifies that Christian “warfare” is not fought with carnal or worldly weapons like physical force, wealth, or human cleverness. Commentators explain the proper weapons are spiritual: truth, righteousness, the Word of God, and prayer. These are the God-given tools for advancing His kingdom.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 10:4
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 10:4
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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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 10:4
19th Century
Bishop
For the weapons of our warfare . . .—We learn from the earlier words of 1 Thessalonians 5:8, yet more from th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 10:4
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 10:4
16th Century
Theologian
For the weapons of our warfare. The warfare corresponds with the kind of weapons. He glories in being equipped with spiritual wea…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 10:4
17th Century
Pastor
For the weapons of our warfare
By "warfare" is here meant, not that which is common to all believers, who are enlist…
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…