Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
For, the weapons of our warfare, are not fleshly, but mighty, by God, unto a pulling down of strongholds, -
New American Standard Bible
for the
King James Version
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
Holman Bible
since the weapons of our warfare
International Standard Version
For the weapons of our warfare are not those of the world. Instead, they have the power of God to demolish fortresses. We tear down arguments
A Conservative Version
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty in God for the demolition of strongholds,
American Standard Version
(for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds),
Amplified
The weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood]. Our weapons are divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.
An Understandable Version
For the weapons of our warfare are not like the world's [i.e., which rely on human ingenuity and unspiritual principles], but they are empowered by God to overthrow [Satanic] fortifications.
Anderson New Testament
(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty, through God, for the overthrowing of strongholds,)
Bible in Basic English
(For the arms with which we are fighting are not those of the flesh, but are strong before God for the destruction of high places);
Common New Testament
For the weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world, but they have divine power to destroy strongholds.
Daniel Mace New Testament
our military arms are not so defective, but divinely effectual to demolish all their ramparts;
Darby Translation
For the arms of our warfare are not fleshly, but powerful according to God to the overthrow of strongholds;
Godbey New Testament
for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty to God unto the pulling down of strongholds;
Goodspeed New Testament
for the weapons I use are not earthly ones, but divinely strong for destroying fortresses.
John Wesley New Testament
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the throwing down of strong-holds.)
Julia Smith Translation
(For the weapons of our warfare not fleshly, but powerful to God to the taking down of fortified places;)
King James 2000
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;)
Lexham Expanded Bible
for the weapons of our warfare [are] not merely human, but powerful to God for the tearing down of fortresses, tearing down arguments
Modern King James verseion
For the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For the weapons of our war are not carnal things, but things mighty in God to cast down strongholds;
Moffatt New Testament
the weapons of my warfare are not weapons of the flesh, but divinely strong to demolish fortresses ??5 I demolish theories and any rampart thrown up to resist the knowledge of God, I take every project prisoner to make it obey Christ,
Montgomery New Testament
for the weapons of my warfare are not weapons of the flesh, but mighty for God, in pulling down all fortresses.
NET Bible
for the weapons of our warfare are not human weapons, but are made powerful by God for tearing down strongholds. We tear down arguments
New Heart English Bible
for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty in God for the tearing down of strongholds,
Noyes New Testament
(for the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds,)
Sawyer New Testament
for the arms of our warfare are not of flesh, but mighty with God to the pulling down of strongholds,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God for the casting down the strong holds [of corruption];
Twentieth Century New Testament
The weapons for our warfare are not earthly, but, under God, are powerful enough to pull down strongholds.
Webster
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
Weymouth New Testament
The weapons with which we fight are not human weapons, but are mighty for God in overthrowing strong fortresses.
Williams New Testament
for the weapons used in my warfare are not mere human ones, but through my God are mighty for demolishing fortresses.
World English Bible
for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds,
Worrell New Testament
(for the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly, but mighty through God for the casting down of strongholds);
Worsley New Testament
(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the demolishing of bulwarks:)
Youngs Literal Translation
for the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly, but powerful to God for bringing down of strongholds,
Themes
military Arms » Illustrative of » Spiritual weapons
Battle of Life » Weapons and armour of the saints » General references to weapons
Battle of Life » The spiritual conflict characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
Jesus Christ » Kingdom of » Its nature
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Weapons
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
War » Figurative » Armor for » Mighty through God
War » Figurative » Armor for » Not carnal
War/weapons » The weapons of a spiritual war
Warfare of saints » Armor for » Mighty through God
Warfare of saints » Armor for » Not carnal
Interlinear
Devotionals
Devotionals about 2 Corinthians 10:4
Devotionals containing 2 Corinthians 10:4
References
Easton
Fausets
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 10:4
Prayers for 2 Corinthians 10:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul's Ministry Defended
3 For, though, in flesh, we walk, not, according to flesh, do we war, - 4 For, the weapons of our warfare, are not fleshly, but mighty, by God, unto a pulling down of strongholds, - 5 When we pull down, calculations, and every height that uplifteth itself against the knowledge of God, and when we bring into captivity every thought unto the obedience of the Christ,
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Jeremiah 1:10
See! I have set thee in charge this day, over the nations and over the kingdoms, To uproot and to break down, and to destroy and to tear in pieces, - To build and to plant.
2 Corinthians 6:7
in love unfeigned, in discourse of truth, in power of God; through the weapons of righteousness on the right hand and left,
1 Corinthians 2:5
In order that, your faith, might not be in men's wisdom, but in God's power.
2 Corinthians 13:3-4
Since, a test, ye are seeking, of the speaking in me of Christ; - who, unto you, is not weak, but is powerful in you, -
1 Thessalonians 5:8
But, we, being of the day, let us be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and, for helmet, the hope of salvation.
1 Timothy 1:18
This charge, I commit unto thee, child Timothy, According to the prophecies, running before on thee, in order that thou mightest war, with them, the noble warfare.
Joshua 6:20
So the people shouted, when the horns were blown, - yea it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the horn, that the people shouted with a great shout, and the wall fell down under it, and the people went up into the city every man straight before him, and so they captured the city.
Judges 7:13-23
And Gideon came in, and lo! a man relating to his neighbour a dream, - and he said - Lo! a dream, have I dreamt, and lo! a round cake of barley bread tumbling into the camp of Midian, and it came as far as the tent - and smote it that it fell, and turned it upside down, and the tent lay along.
Judges 15:14-16
He, was coming in as far as Lehi, and, the Philistines, came shouting to meet him, - when the Spirit of Yahweh came suddenly over him, and the ropes that were upon his arms became as threads of flax which have been ignited with fire, so that his bonds melted from off his hands.
1 Samuel 17:45-50
Then said David unto the Philistine - Thou, art coming unto me with sword, and with spear, and with javelin, - but, I, am coming unto thee in the name of Yahweh of hosts, God of the ranks of Israel which thou hast reproached.
Psalm 110:2
Thy sceptre of strength, will Yahweh extend out of Zion, Tread thou down, in the midst of thy foes.
Isaiah 30:25
Then shall there be, On every lofty mountain and On every lifted bill, Channels, Conduits of water, - In the great day of slaughter, When the towers fall.
Isaiah 41:14-16
Do not fear, Thou worm Jacob, Ye men of Israel, - I, have become thy helper, Declareth Yahweh, And thy redeemer The Holy One of Israel.
Zechariah 4:6-7
Then responded he, and spake unto me, saying, This, is the word of Yahweh, unto Zerubbabel, saying, - Not by wealth, nor by strength, but by my spirit, saith Yahweh of hosts.
Acts 7:22
And, so Moses was trained in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in his words and works.
Romans 6:13
Neither be presenting your members as weapons of unrighteousness unto sin, but present yourselves unto God as though alive from among the dead, and your members as weapons of righteousness unto God;
Romans 13:12
The night, is far spent and, the day, hath drawn near; let us, then, cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light, -
1 Corinthians 1:18-24
For, the discourse which concerneth the cross, unto them, indeed, who are perishing, is, foolishness; but, unto them who are being saved - unto us, it is, God's power.
1 Corinthians 9:7
Who serveth as a soldier, at his own charges, at any time? Who planteth a vineyard, - and, the fruit thereof, doth not eat? Orwho shepherdeth a flock, - and, of the milk of the flock, doth not eat?
2 Corinthians 3:5
Not that, of our own selves, sufficient, are we, to reckon anything as of ourselves, but, our sufficiency, is of God; -
2 Corinthians 4:7
Howbeit we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that, the surpassing greatness of the power, may be of God, and not from ourselves: -
2 Corinthians 13:10
For this cause, these things, while absent, am I writing, that I may not, when present, deal sharply - according to the authority which, the Lord, hath given me, for building up and not for pulling down.
Ephesians 6:13-18
For this cause, take up the complete armour of God, in order that ye may receive power to withstand in the evil day, and, all things, having accomplished, to stand!
2 Timothy 2:3
Take thy part in suffering hardship, as a brave soldier of Christ Jesus: -
Hebrews 11:30
By faith, the walls of Jericho, fell, having been surrounded for seven days.
Hebrews 11:32-33
And what more can I say? For, time, will fail me while I go on telling - concerning Gideon, Barak, Sampson, Jephthah, David also, and Samuel, and the prophets, -