1Now I, Paul, myself make request to you by the quiet and gentle behaviour of Christ, I who am poor in spirit when with you, but who say what is in my mind to you without fear when I am away from you:
2Yes, I make my request to you, so that when I am with you I may not have to make use of the authority which may be needed against some to whom we seem to be walking after the flesh.
3For though we may be living in the flesh, we are not fighting after the way of the flesh
4(For the arms with which we are fighting are not those of the flesh, but are strong before God for the destruction of high places);
5Putting an end to reasonings, and every high thing which is lifted up against the knowledge of God, and causing every thought to come under the authority of Christ;
6Being ready to give punishment to whatever is against his authority, after you have made it clear that you are completely under his control.
7Give attention to the things which are before you. If any man seems to himself to be Christ's, let him keep in mind that we are as much Christ's as he is.
