Parallel Verses
Weymouth New Testament
For we overthrow arrogant 'reckonings,' and every stronghold that towers high in defiance of the knowledge of God, and we carry off every thought as if into slavery--into subjection to Christ;
New American Standard Bible
We are destroying speculations and every
King James Version
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
Holman Bible
and every high-minded thing that is raised up against the knowledge
International Standard Version
and every proud obstacle that is raised against the knowledge of God, taking every thought captive in order to obey the Messiah.
A Conservative Version
casting down imaginations, and every high thing exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought captive into the obedience of the Christ,
American Standard Version
casting down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;
Amplified
We are destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ,
An Understandable Version
We overthrow [vain] reasonings and every lofty idea raised against the knowledge of God [i.e., as revealed through the Gospel], and take captive [our] every thought to [make it] obey Christ.
Anderson New Testament
overthrowing reasonings and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and leading captive every thought to the obedience of the Christ,
Bible in Basic English
Putting an end to reasonings, and every high thing which is lifted up against the knowledge of God, and causing every thought to come under the authority of Christ;
Common New Testament
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ,
Daniel Mace New Testament
to level all the barriers they contrive for obstructing the divine doctrine, and to make their pride captive to the authority of Christ.
Darby Translation
overthrowing reasonings and every high thing that lifts itself up against the knowledge of God, and leading captive every thought into the obedience of the Christ;
Godbey New Testament
casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
Goodspeed New Testament
I destroy arguments and every obstacle that is raised against the knowledge of God, and I take captive every thought and make it obey Christ,
John Wesley New Testament
Destroying reasonings, and every high thing which exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
Julia Smith Translation
Taking down reckonings, and every elevation lifted up against the knowledge of God, and taking captive every thought to the obedience of Christ;
King James 2000
Casting down arguments, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
Lexham Expanded Bible
and all pride that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.
Modern King James verseion
pulling down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought into the obedience of Christ;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
wherewith we overthrow imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bring into captivity all understanding to the obedience of Christ,
Montgomery New Testament
For I pull down imaginations and every crag that lifts itself against the knowledge of God. And I carry every thought away into captivity and subjection to Christ;
NET Bible
and every arrogant obstacle that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to make it obey Christ.
New Heart English Bible
throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;
Noyes New Testament
casting down reasonings, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing every purpose into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
Sawyer New Testament
destroying [false] reasonings and every height which is exalted against the knowledge of God, and subjecting every thought to the obedience of Christ,
The Emphasized Bible
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,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
laying low proud reasonings, and every high thing which exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and making every thought captive to the obedience of Christ:
Twentieth Century New Testament
We are engaged in confuting arguments and pulling down every barrier raised against the knowledge of God. We are taking captive every hostile thought, to bring it into submission to the Christ,
Webster
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
Williams New Testament
For I am demolishing arguments and every barrier that is raised against the genuine knowledge of God, taking captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ,
World English Bible
throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;
Worrell New Testament
casting down reasonings, and every high thing lifting itself up against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;
Worsley New Testament
destroying false reasonings, and every height that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and captivating every thought to the obedience of Christ.
Youngs Literal Translation
reasonings bringing down, and every high thing lifted up against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of the Christ,
Themes
Jesus Christ » Kingdom of » Its nature
Obedience to God » Includes » Obeying Christ
Repression of evil » Seven evils to be repressed » Evil thoughts
Seven » Evils to be repressed » Evil thoughts
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Sanity
War » Figurative » Armor for » Triumphant
War » Figurative » Armor for » Mighty through God
War » Figurative » Armor for » Over all that exalts itself
War/weapons » The weapons of a spiritual war
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » Triumphant
Warfare of saints » Armor for » Mighty through God
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » Over all that exalts itself
Topics
Interlinear
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
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Pas
πᾶς
Pas
all, all things, every, all men, whosoever, everyone, whole, all manner of, every man, no Trans, every thing, any, whatsoever, whosoever 9 , always , daily , any thing, no , not tr,
Usage: 704
Aichmalotizo
Devotionals
Devotionals about 2 Corinthians 10:5
Devotionals containing 2 Corinthians 10:5
References
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 36 Translations in 2 Corinthians 10:5
Images 2 Corinthians 10:5
Prayers for 2 Corinthians 10:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul's Ministry Defended
4 The weapons with which we fight are not human weapons, but are mighty for God in overthrowing strong fortresses. 5 For we overthrow arrogant 'reckonings,' and every stronghold that towers high in defiance of the knowledge of God, and we carry off every thought as if into slavery--into subjection to Christ; 6 while we hold ourselves in readiness to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as ever you as a Church have fully shown your obedience.
Cross References
Matthew 15:19
For out of the heart proceed wicked thoughts, murder, adultery, fornication, theft, perjury, impiety of speech.
Romans 1:21
For when they had come to know God, they did not give Him glory as God nor render Him thanks, but they became absorbed in useless discussions, and their senseless minds were darkened.
Romans 7:23
but I discover within me a different Law at war with the Law of my understanding, and leading me captive to the Law which is everywhere at work in my body--the Law of sin.
1 Corinthians 1:19
For so it stands written, "I will exhibit the nothingness of the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will bring to nought."
2 Corinthians 9:13
For, by the practical proof of it which you exhibit in this service, you cause God to be extolled for your fidelity to your professed adherence to the Good News of the Christ, and for the liberality of your contributions for them and for all who are in need,
Hebrews 4:12
For God's Message is full of life and power, and is keener than the sharpest two-edged sword. It pierces even to the severance of soul from spirit, and penetrates between the joints and the marrow, and it can discern the secret thoughts and purposes of the heart.
1 Peter 1:14-15
And, since you delight in obedience, do not shape your lives by the cravings which used to dominate you in the time of your ignorance,
Matthew 11:29-30
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Luke 1:51
He has manifested His supreme strength. He has scattered those who were haughty in the thoughts of their hearts.
Acts 4:25-26
and didst say through the Holy Spirit by the lips of our forefather David Thy servant, "'Why have the nations stamped and raged, and the peoples formed futile plans?
Acts 9:4-6
and falling to the ground he heard a voice which said to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?"
Romans 1:5
through whom we have received grace and Apostleship in His service in order to win men to obedience to the faith, among all Gentile peoples,
Romans 16:26
but has now been brought fully to light, and by the command of the God of the Ages has been made known by the writings of the Prophets among all the Gentiles to win them to obedience to the faith--
1 Corinthians 1:27-29
But God has chosen the things which the world regards as foolish, in order to put its wise men to shame; and God has chosen the things which the world regards as destitute of influence, in order to put its powerful things to shame;
1 Corinthians 3:19
This world's wisdom is "foolishness" in God's sight; for it is written, "He snares the wise with their own cunning."
Philippians 3:4-9
although I myself might have some excuse for confidence in outward ceremonies. If any one else claims a right to trust in them, far more may I:
2 Thessalonians 2:4
and exalts himself above, every so-called 'god' or object of worship, and goes the length of taking his seat in the very temple of God, giving it out that he himself is God.
2 Thessalonians 2:8
and then the Lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will sweep away with the tempest of His anger, and utterly overwhelm by the awful splendour of His Coming.
Hebrews 5:9
and so, having been made perfect, He became to all who obey Him the source and giver of eternal salvation.
1 Peter 1:2
chosen in accordance with the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, with a view to their obedience and to their being sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ. May more and more grace and peace be granted to you.
1 Peter 1:22
Now that, through your obedience to the truth, you have purified your souls for cherishing sincere brotherly love, you must love another heartily and fervently.