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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;”
What it means
Our fiercest battles often happen in the mind, where lies, fears, and accusations pile up like fortresses against the truth. God calls us to notice those thoughts and bring each one under the authority of Christ, refusing to let them rule us. This is not white-knuckle willpower but surrender, letting His truth dismantle what exalts itself against Him. Jesus is Lord over your inner world too. As you hand Him your racing thoughts, His peace and truth begin to reshape the way you think and live.
2 Corinthians 10:5 at a glance
| Reference | 2 Corinthians 10:5 |
|---|---|
| Book | 2 Corinthians |
| Chapter to read it in | 2 Corinthians 10 |
| Topic | self control |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Hebrews 4:12
- Isaiah 55:7
- 1 Peter 1:14-15
- Romans 7:23
- Matthew 15:19
- Romans 1:21
- Jeremiah 4:14
- 1 Corinthians 3:19
- Isaiah 2:11-12
- Psalms 139:2
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 2 Corinthians 10:5?
It is in 2 Corinthians, in 2 Corinthians 10. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 2 Corinthians 10:5?
Readers most often set it beside Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 55:7, 1 Peter 1:14-15, Romans 7:23. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 2 Corinthians 10:5?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about 2 Corinthians 10:5 is hidden from you. We bring you 2 Corinthians 10:5, self control. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of 2 Corinthians 10 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 2 Corinthians 10:5 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
