5. and all their intellectual arrogance that oppose the knowledge of God. We take every thought captive so that it is obedient to Christ.
6. We are ready to punish every act of disobedience when you have become completely obedient.
7. Look at the plain facts! If anyone is confident he belongs to Christ, he should take note that we also belong to Christ.
8. So, if I brag a little too much about the authority which the Lord gave us, I’m not ashamed. The Lord gave us this authority to help you, not to hurt you.
9. I don’t want you to think that I’m trying to frighten you with my letters.
10. I know that someone is saying that my letters are powerful and strong, but that I’m a weakling and a terrible speaker.