Tag Archives: 2 Corinthians 10

intensified influence

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2203 2 Corinthians 10:15-18 2Co 10:15  We do not brag excessively about the hard work of others. But we do expect that as your faith increases, our degree of influence among you may be intensified,2Co 10:16  so … Continue reading →

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first team

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2201 2 Corinthians 10:12-14 2Co 10:12  Because we do not dare categorize or compare ourselves with some of those who are promoting themselves. But when they measure themselves by one another and compare themselves to one another, … Continue reading →

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square in the face

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2201 2 Corinthians 10:7-11 2Co 10:7  Look at us square in the face. If anyone is confident that his ministry comes from Christ, let him remind himself that just as he is from Christ, so also are … Continue reading →

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the force of truth

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2200 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 2Co 10:4  Because we do not use material weapons for our combat, but those divinely enabled to destroy strongholds.2Co 10:5  We demolish worldviews and every highly polished theory raised against the knowledge of … Continue reading →

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milk toast

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2199 2 Corinthians 10:1-3 2Co 10:1  I, Paul, myself am encouraging you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ– I who am humble when looking you in the face, but bold toward you when I am away!–2Co … Continue reading →

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proof of commitment

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Corinthians 10:13-12:13.  Paul’s opponents in Corinth probably boasted that they were more committed to Christ and the churches than Paul was.  After all, he was only a part-time itinerant missionary, but they demonstrated their commitment by staying among the … Continue reading →

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mighty weapons

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Corinthians 10:1-12.   Paul has been attacked and his ministry maligned by some within the churches at Corinth. He is careful not to respond in kind, because that would be waging war according to the flesh.  Instead, he writes this … Continue reading →

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