Catholic Public Domain Version
"and height that extols itself contrary to the wisdom of God, and leading every intellect into the captivity of obedience to Christ, "
— 2 Corinthians 10:5, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”
“casting down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ; ”
“throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;”
“and every arrogant obstacle that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to make it obey Christ.”
“And every height that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God: and bringing into captivity every understanding unto the obedience of Christ:”
“Putting 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;”
“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”
So I am petitioning you, lest I be bold, when present, with that bold confidence that I am considered to have by certain ones who judge us as if we were walking according to the flesh.
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not battle according to the flesh.
For the weapons of our battles are not carnal, yet still they are powerful with God, unto the destruction of fortifications: tearing down every counsel
and height that extols itself contrary to the wisdom of God, and leading every intellect into the captivity of obedience to Christ,
and standing ready to repudiate every disobedience, when your own obedience has been fulfilled.
Consider the things that are in accord with appearances. If anyone trusts that by these things he belongs to Christ, let him reconsider this within himself. For just as he belongs to Christ, so also do we.
And if I were even to glory somewhat more about our authority, which the Lord has given to us for your edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed.