2 Corinthians 10:1-7

1Now I, Paul, appeal to you personally by the meekness and gentleness of Christ (I who am meek when present among you, but am full of courage toward you when away!) –

2now I ask that when I am present I may not have to be bold with the confidence that (I expect) I will dare to use against some who consider us to be behaving according to human standards.

3For though we live as human beings, we do not wage war according to human standards,

4for the weapons of our warfare are not human weapons, but are made powerful by God for tearing down strongholds. We tear down arguments

5and every arrogant obstacle that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to make it obey Christ.

6We are also ready to punish every act of disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.

7You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should reflect on this again: Just as he himself belongs to Christ, so too do we.