- Context of a verse is important. It is common among Preacher to say that "a verse without its context is a pretext". Examples of verses that does not need context are in Proverbs, in which, most verses stand alone and has in itself the complete meaning. Unlike proverbs, in 2 Cor 10:1-6 context is important, which I think my article did not address.
- In 2 Cor 10:1-6, Paul is talking about an area of his ministry or Spiritual warfare - whereby using spiritual weapons(methods) all arguments and every high thing that stand against the knowledge of God is brought to conformity to the teaching of Christ. This he says is not through verbal arguments or debates, but by the power of God.
- This spiritual warfare according to this verse is not done in himself or for him (though that extension of thought is not completely wrong). Instead this warfare is against Church members who are conceited enough to bring intelligent arguments and high things (pretensions) that stand against the knowledge of God.
My article seems to give an impression that Paul in these verses was talking to each Christian to undertake this warfare in their personal life. Which is not what Paul is taking about in the direct reading of these verses.
On the other hand, this verse can be extended in idea and intend to explain what a Christian can do to bring all pretensions and thought obedient to Christ in his/her own life .
Pardon the confusion, but thanks for the oppertunity to correct
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