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for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
The weapons of our warfare (τα οπλα της στρατειας). Στρατεια (old word, in N.T. only here and 1 Timothy 1:18) is
19th Century
Anglican
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
For the weapons of our warfare. The warfare corresponds with the kind of weapons. He glories in being equipped with spiritual wea…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the weapons of our warfare By "warfare" is here meant, not that which is common to all believers, who are enlist…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After dealing with the good ministers of Christ and the faith, the Apostle now addresses false ministers and false apostles. First, he confronts th…
