What 2 Corinthians 10:5 Means
2 Corinthians 10:5
“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;”2 Corinthians 10:5 (KJV)
What 2 Corinthians 10:5 means
Bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Paul treats the mind as a battleground and thoughts as something we can take charge of rather than merely suffer. When a lie or a fear marches in, it can be arrested and handed over to Christ, so that his truth, not the intruder, keeps the ground.
2 Corinthians 10:5 in different translations
King James Version (KJV)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;
World English Bible (WEB)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;
American Standard Version (ASV)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;
2 Corinthians 10:5 in context
4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting 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; 6And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
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Father, thank You for 2 Corinthians 10:5. Let this word be more than ink to me; write it on my heart, and help me to believe it and live it today. In Jesus' name, amen.
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