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2 Corinthians 10:3

2 Corinthians 10:3
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For though we walk in the flesh,.... The apostle removes the calumny of walking after the flesh, by owning that they were in the flesh, in the body, in a state of imperfection, attended with many…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For though we walk in the flesh - Though we are mortal like other people; though we dwell like them in mortal bodies, and necessarily must devote some care to our temporal needs; and though, being in…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Though we walk in the flesh - That is: Although I am in the common condition of human nature, and must live as a human being, yet I do not war after the flesh - I do not act the coward or the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Here we may observe,

I. The mild and humble manner in which the blessed apostle addresses the Corinthians, and how desirous he is that no occasion may be given him to use severity. 1. He addresses…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

in the flesh To walk inthe flesh is to possess the fleshly nature with its many infirmities (see Romans 7). To walk afterthe flesh is to neglect the dictates of the higher spiritual nature, and to…