2 Corinthians 10:4-8

New King James Version

^4 (A)For the weapons ^(B)of our warfare are not ^[a]carnal but ^(C)mighty in God ^(D)for pulling down strongholds, ^5 (E)casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, ^6 (F)and being ready to punish all disobedience when ^(G)your obedience is fulfilled.

Reality of Paul’s Authority

^7 (H)Do you look at things according to the outward appearance? ^(I)If anyone is convinced in himself that he is Christ’s, let him again consider this in himself, that just as he is Christ’s, even ^[b]so ^(J)we are Christ’s. ⁸ For even if I should boast somewhat more ^(K)about our authority, which the Lord gave ^[c]us for ^[d]edification and not for your destruction, ^(L)I shall not be ashamed—