Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. New Living Translation We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do. English Standard Version For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. Berean Standard Bible For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. Berean Literal Bible For walking in flesh, we do not wage war according to flesh. King James Bible For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: New King James Version For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. New American Standard Bible For though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage battle according to the flesh, NASB 1995 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, NASB 1977 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, Legacy Standard Bible For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, Amplified Bible For though we walk in the flesh [as mortal men], we are not carrying on our [spiritual] warfare according to the flesh and using the weapons of man. Christian Standard Bible For although we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh, Holman Christian Standard Bible For though we live in the body, we do not wage war in an unspiritual way, American Standard Version For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh Contemporary English Version We live in this world, but we don't act like its people English Revised Version For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh GOD'S WORD® Translation Of course we are human, but we don't fight like humans. Good News Translation It is true that we live in the world, but we do not fight from worldly motives. International Standard Version Of course, we are living in the world, but we do not wage war in a world-like way. Majority Standard Bible For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. NET Bible For though we live as human beings, we do not wage war according to human standards, New Heart English Bible For though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh; Webster's Bible Translation For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh: Weymouth New Testament For, though we are still living in the world, it is no worldly warfare that we are waging. World English Bible For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t wage war according to the flesh; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor walking in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, Berean Literal Bible For walking in flesh, we do not wage war according to flesh. Young's Literal Translation for walking in the flesh, not according to the flesh do we war, Smith's Literal Translation For walking in the flesh, we war not after the flesh: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. Catholic Public Domain Version For though we walk in the flesh, we do not battle according to the flesh. New American Bible For, although we are in the flesh, we do not battle according to the flesh, New Revised Standard Version Indeed, we live as human beings, but we do not wage war according to human standards; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor though we do live an earthly life, yet we do not serve worldly things. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For even if we do walk in the flesh, on the other hand, we do not wage war according to the flesh. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, Godbey New Testament For walking in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh; Haweis New Testament For though we walk in the flesh, we war not after the flesh: Mace New Testament for tho' I am involv'd with the world, I don't sustain the war with their poor arts: Weymouth New Testament For, though we are still living in the world, it is no worldly warfare that we are waging. Worrell New Testament For, though walking in flesh, we are not warring according to the flesh, Worsley New Testament For though we are in the flesh, we do not carry on our war according to the flesh: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Apostolic Authority…2I beg you that when I come I may not need to be as bold as I expect toward those who presume that we live according to the flesh. 3For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. 4The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.… Cross References Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Romans 7:23 But I see another law at work in my body, warring against the law of my mind and holding me captive to the law of sin that dwells within me. Galatians 5:17 For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want. 1 Timothy 1:18 Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight, 1 Peter 2:11 Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul. James 4:1 What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you? Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. 1 Corinthians 9:27 No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. Romans 13:12-14 The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. / Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. / Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. Colossians 3:5 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. 1 John 5:4 because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. Treasury of Scripture For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: walk. Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. 1 Peter 4:1,2 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; … we do. 2 Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Romans 8:13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. 1 Timothy 1:18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; Jump to Previous Carrying Fighting Flesh Live Wage Waging Walk Walking War Warfare Way World WorldlyJump to Next Carrying Fighting Flesh Live Wage Waging Walk Walking War Warfare Way World Worldly2 Corinthians 10 1. Against the false apostles, who disgraced the weakness of his person and bodily presence, 4. he shows the spiritual might and authority with which he was armed against all adverse powers; 7. assuring those who at his coming he will be found as mighty in word as he is now in writing; 12. and encouraging them to reach out themselves beyond their compass. For though we live in the flesh The phrase "live in the flesh" acknowledges the human condition of existing in a physical body. The Greek word for "flesh" is "sarx," which often refers to the human body or the earthly nature of humanity. In a historical context, Paul is addressing the Corinthian church, which was situated in a city known for its moral and spiritual challenges. The acknowledgment of living "in the flesh" serves as a reminder of the reality of human limitations and the constant presence of worldly temptations. Yet, it also sets the stage for the contrast between physical existence and spiritual warfare. we do not wage war according to the flesh We do not war after the flesh.--Strictly, we are not carrying on our campaign. See Note on Luke 3:14, where the same word is used. As so often in St. Paul's style, the word--especially any word like this, connected with the soldier's life--becomes the germ of an elaborate figurative imagery, almost of a parable. . . . Verse 3. - We walk in the flesh. St. Paul does not disclaim the possession of human infirmities, but maintains that such trials and temptations were not the guiding force of his life. We do not war after the flesh. His campaigns (Luke 3:14) were fought with spiritual weapons. The metaphor is a constant one with St. Paul (2 Corinthians 2:14-16; 1 Corinthians 9:26; Ephesians 6:10-17, etc.).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. though we live περιπατοῦντες (peripatountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. in Ἐν (En) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] flesh, σαρκὶ (sarki) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4561: Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. we do not wage war στρατευόμεθα (strateuometha) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 1st Person Plural Strong's 4754: To wage war, fight, serve as a soldier; fig: of the warring lusts against the soul. according to κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). [the] flesh. σάρκα (sarka) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4561: Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. Links 2 Corinthians 10:3 NIV2 Corinthians 10:3 NLT 2 Corinthians 10:3 ESV 2 Corinthians 10:3 NASB 2 Corinthians 10:3 KJV 2 Corinthians 10:3 BibleApps.com 2 Corinthians 10:3 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 10:3 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 10:3 French Bible 2 Corinthians 10:3 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) |
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