哥林多後書 10:5-6 CUNPTS

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:1-14

(B) Chapters 10-13. St. Paul’s Defence of his MinistryAs explained in the Introduction, this section is regarded as part of the intermediate letter, referred to in 2 Corinthians 2:3-4 and 2 Corinthians 7:8, in which the Apostle rebuked his converts, and sought to bring them to repentance. It is, therefore, to be taken as earlier in time than 2 Corinthians 1-9, which were written as the result of the Corinthians’ reception of the intermediate or ’severe’ letter.Here the Apostle answers the... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

(a) 10:1-18. Answer to the Charge of Feebleness and CowardiceThe Apostle beseeches the Corinthians to act in such a way that he will not need to resort to extreme measures on the occasion of his forthcoming visit. He points out that his purpose is to make every man’s thoughts subject to the power of Christ, and that he will punish any who are rebellious when the Church as a whole shall have returned to its obedience. He goes on to say that those who have been accusing him of cowardice will soon... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Corinthians 10:5

(5) Casting down imaginations.—The participle is in agreement with the “we war not” of 2 Corinthians 10:3. In the Greek word rendered “imaginations,” we have the noun derived from the verb rendered “think,” or reckon, in 2 Corinthians 10:2. It would be better, perhaps, to carry on the continuity by rendering it thoughts, or even reckonings.Every high thing that exalteth itself.—The noun probably belongs, like “stronghold,” to the language of military writers, and indicates one of the rock... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Corinthians 10:6

(6) And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience.—The idiom, having in a readiness, is perhaps, somewhat too archaic, and it might be better to render being ready, or holding ourselves ready. The words that follow imply the thought that those with which the verse opens were somewhat too unqualified. When he spoke of “avenging all disobedience,” he was not thinking of those to whom he writes, and whose repentance and obedience had filled him with so much joy (2 Corinthians 7:6-13), but... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Spiritual Gravitation 2 Corinthians 10:5 The thought of the Apostle in this passage is a very simple and natural one; it is a contrast between the warfare of the hands and the warfare of the mind and soul. There were many things to remind him of the warfare of the hands. But, like all men of fine contemplative genius, he was aware of a force mightier than the force of armies which was always working in the world, viz., the force of ideas. If the world is hostle to Christ today, it is because... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Chapter 22WAR.2 Corinthians 10:1-6 (R.V)THE last four chapters of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians stand as manifestly apart as the two about the collection. A great deal too much has been made of this undeniable fact. If a man has a long letter to write, in which he wishes to speak of a variety of subjects, we may expect variations of tone, and more or less looseness of connection. If he has something on his mind which it is difficult to speak about, but which cannot be suppressed, we may... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

III. THE APOSTLE’S SELF-DEFENSE AND VINDICATION. Chapters 10-13 1. The Vindication of His Authority CHAPTER 10 The apostle now turns to vindicate the authority, which he had received from the Lord. This had been brought into question by the enemy. In doing this Satan aimed at three things: He attempted to discredit him as a true minister of God; he tried to damage the great truths the apostle preached, and he endeavored also to bring about a separation between the apostle and the Corinthians.... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:5

10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, {3} and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;(3) An amplification of this spiritual power, which conquers the enemies in such a way, be they ever so crafty and mighty, that it brings some of them by repentance to Christ, and justly avenges others that are stubbornly obstinate, separating them from the others who allow themselves to be ruled. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Though his First Epistle had had good effect upon "the many" at Corinth, yet Paul finds it necessary, as led of the Spirit of God, to earnestly press the serious matter of God's establishing him as an apostle, and therefore of the authority of God in the ministry entrusted to him. These last four chapters being so occupied, indicates the great importance of this matter in the eyes of God. No other apostle writes in this way. And through the centuries it is Paul's ministry that has been... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

DEFENSE OF HIS APOSTLESHIP At this point Paul begins his personal defense which concludes the epistle. And here we perceive more particularly that interchange of gravity and irony to which reference has been made, and which causes these chapters to be so difficult of explanation. The apostle’s critics had reflected on his personal appearance (2 Corinthians 10:1 ; 2 Corinthians 10:7 ; 2 Corinthians 10:10 ); on what they were pleased to consider his carnality (2 Corinthians 10:3 ); his lack... read more