2 Corinthians 10:2 Meaning
But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
Context Explained
1Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
2But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
3For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Ephesians 6:10
Both verses discuss the need for strength and confidence in spiritual matters.
1 John 4:17
This verse encourages confidence in the day of judgment, paralleling the theme of boldness.
Hebrews 10:35
This verse encourages not to throw away confidence, which relates to Paul's plea for boldness.
Source: 2 Corinthians 10:2