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2 Corinthians 10:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

The tools we fight with aren't physical things, they're powered by God and strong enough to tear down whatever seems impossible to break through.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God gave you spiritual weapons that can break through anything that feels unbreakable.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the Corinthians to address divisions and false teachings within the early church, where critics were challenging his authority and promoting worldly methods. Paul emphasized that his ministry involved spiritual warfare, not physical or human strategies, as he countered these attacks with God's power. This context highlights the ongoing struggle against deceptive ideas that opposed the gospel in a culturally diverse and morally complex city like Corinth.

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