3. Paul defends his authority
a. Called of God - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18
b. Godly jealousy and humble boasting - 2 Corinthians 11:1-33; 12:1-10
c. Effective service - 2 Corinthians 12:11-18
d. Honesty in dealings - 2 Corinthians 12:19-21; 13:1-10
e. Conclusion - 2 Corinthians 13:11-14
M. Travels from Macedonia to Corinth - Acts 20:2-3
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; and having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. (2 Corinthians 10:5-6)
Casting down imaginations? Every high thing? Bring into captivity EVERY thought? A readiness to revenge disobedience?
casting down - G2507 - From G2596 and G138 (including its alternate); to lower (or with violence) demolish (literally or figuratively).
imaginations - G3053 - From G3049; computation, that is, (figuratively) reasoning (conscience, conceit).
high thing - G5313 - From G5312; an elevated place or thing, that is, (abstractly) altitude, or (by implication) a barrier (figurative).
exalts itself - G1869 - From G1909 and G142; to raise up (literally or figuratively).
knowledge - G1108 - From G1097; knowing (the act), that is, (by implication) knowledge.
bringing into captivity - From G164; to make captive.
every - G3956 - Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.
thought - G3540 - From G3539; a perception, that is, purpose, or (by implication) the intellect, disposition, itself.
obedience - G5218 - From G5219; attentive hearkening, that is, (by implication) compliance or submission.
readiness - G2092 - heteos (fitness); adjusted, that is, ready.
revenge - G1556 - From G1558; to vindicate, retaliate, punish.
disobedience - G3876 - From G3878; inattention, that is, (by implication) disobedience.
obedience - G5218 - see above.
fulfilled - G4137 - From G4134; to make replete, that is, (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.
Heh, I remember when the realization of EVERY was brought to my attention. I was in a study, we were using the resource, Be Ye Transformed, whose focus or emphasis was Romans 12:1-2. The battleground is the mind. I was 'sorting' thoughts to 'give' to the Lord. Then, the realization came that I was supposed to give EVERY thought. I wasn't supposed to 'critique' them prior, but every thought. Complete submission of all my thoughts to HIM. Think about that thought. :-) That is a major undertaking. Am I 'filtering' all my thoughts through HIS grid?
Have you ever used the Philippians Philter?
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves, among themselves, are not wise. (2 Corinthians 10:12)
Easy to get on the haughty horse (or pharisee pony, if you prefer). Been there done that. Continue to wrestle (or wrassle) against a holier than thou attitude. How easy it is to fall into thinking that we are okay by judging our behavior against others. Lord help us to remember that we are only righteous because of the sinless sacrifice of the savior.
Paul's list of afflictions: journeyings ~ perils of waters, robbers, own countrymen, heathen, in the city, in the wilderness, in the sea, among false brethren ~ weariness ~ painfulness ~ watchings ~ hunger and thirst ~ fastings ~ cold (brrr) ~ nakedness.
Despite all that, he ceased not to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, to prayerfully intercede for the churches, to pour out his life. What a jolting realization. How dedicated are we to give all for the sake of the call?
b. Godly jealousy and humble boasting - 2 Corinthians 11:1-33; 12:1-10
c. Effective service - 2 Corinthians 12:11-18
d. Honesty in dealings - 2 Corinthians 12:19-21; 13:1-10
e. Conclusion - 2 Corinthians 13:11-14
M. Travels from Macedonia to Corinth - Acts 20:2-3
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; and having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. (2 Corinthians 10:5-6)
Casting down imaginations? Every high thing? Bring into captivity EVERY thought? A readiness to revenge disobedience?
casting down - G2507 - From G2596 and G138 (including its alternate); to lower (or with violence) demolish (literally or figuratively).
imaginations - G3053 - From G3049; computation, that is, (figuratively) reasoning (conscience, conceit).
high thing - G5313 - From G5312; an elevated place or thing, that is, (abstractly) altitude, or (by implication) a barrier (figurative).
exalts itself - G1869 - From G1909 and G142; to raise up (literally or figuratively).
knowledge - G1108 - From G1097; knowing (the act), that is, (by implication) knowledge.
bringing into captivity - From G164; to make captive.
every - G3956 - Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.
thought - G3540 - From G3539; a perception, that is, purpose, or (by implication) the intellect, disposition, itself.
obedience - G5218 - From G5219; attentive hearkening, that is, (by implication) compliance or submission.
readiness - G2092 - heteos (fitness); adjusted, that is, ready.
revenge - G1556 - From G1558; to vindicate, retaliate, punish.
disobedience - G3876 - From G3878; inattention, that is, (by implication) disobedience.
obedience - G5218 - see above.
fulfilled - G4137 - From G4134; to make replete, that is, (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.
Heh, I remember when the realization of EVERY was brought to my attention. I was in a study, we were using the resource, Be Ye Transformed, whose focus or emphasis was Romans 12:1-2. The battleground is the mind. I was 'sorting' thoughts to 'give' to the Lord. Then, the realization came that I was supposed to give EVERY thought. I wasn't supposed to 'critique' them prior, but every thought. Complete submission of all my thoughts to HIM. Think about that thought. :-) That is a major undertaking. Am I 'filtering' all my thoughts through HIS grid?
Have you ever used the Philippians Philter?
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves, among themselves, are not wise. (2 Corinthians 10:12)
Easy to get on the haughty horse (or pharisee pony, if you prefer). Been there done that. Continue to wrestle (or wrassle) against a holier than thou attitude. How easy it is to fall into thinking that we are okay by judging our behavior against others. Lord help us to remember that we are only righteous because of the sinless sacrifice of the savior.
Paul's list of afflictions: journeyings ~ perils of waters, robbers, own countrymen, heathen, in the city, in the wilderness, in the sea, among false brethren ~ weariness ~ painfulness ~ watchings ~ hunger and thirst ~ fastings ~ cold (brrr) ~ nakedness.
Despite all that, he ceased not to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, to prayerfully intercede for the churches, to pour out his life. What a jolting realization. How dedicated are we to give all for the sake of the call?
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