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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And after you have become fully obedient, we will punish everyone who remains disobedient.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and having readiness within to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience may have been fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_corinthians/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />being ready to punish every act of disobedience, when your own obedience [as a church] is complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And we are ready to punish any disobedience, once your obedience is complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And we are ready to punish any disobedience, once your obedience has been confirmed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_corinthians/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience shall be made full.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_corinthians/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And when you completely obey him, we will punish anyone who refuses to obey. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_corinthians/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience shall be fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />We are ready to punish every act of disobedience when you have become completely obedient.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And after you have proved your complete loyalty, we will be ready to punish any act of disloyalty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_corinthians/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Once your obedience is complete, we will be ready to reprimand every type of disobedience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_corinthians/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />We are also ready to punish every act of disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience will be made full.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And having in a readiness to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />while we hold ourselves in readiness to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as ever you as a Church have fully shown your obedience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_corinthians/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience when your obedience is made full. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and being in readiness to avenge every disobedience whenever your obedience may be fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and having readiness within to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience may have been fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and being in readiness to avenge every disobedience, whenever your obedience may be fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_corinthians/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And having in readiness to avenge every imperfect instruction, when your obedience should be completed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And having in readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience shall be fulfilled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and standing ready to repudiate every disobedience, when your own obedience has been fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and we are ready to punish every disobedience, once your obedience is complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />We are ready to punish every disobedience when your obedience is complete.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And we are prepared to seek vengeance on those who are disobedient, when your obedience is fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But we are prepared to execute the punishment of those who do not obey when your obedience is fulfilled.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and being ready to take vengeance on all disobedience, when your obedience shall have been fully established.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and being ready to avenge every disobedience, when your obedience may be complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and holding ourselves ready to avenge every act of disobedience, when your obedience is fully proved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_corinthians/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and I am prepar'd, when you have discharg'd your duty, to make examples of the rest for their disobedience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />while we hold ourselves in readiness to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as ever you as a Church have fully shown your obedience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and holding <i>ourselves</i> in readiness to avenge every disobedience, when your obedience is made complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And being prepared to avenge all disobedience, since your obedience is fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1750" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/10.htm">Paul's Apostolic Authority</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">we</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">will be</a> <a href="/greek/2092.htm" title="2092: hetoimō (Adj-DNS) -- Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready.">ready</a> <a href="/greek/1556.htm" title="1556: ekdikēsai (V-ANA) -- To give justice over, defend, avenge, vindicate. From ekdikos; to vindicate, retaliate, punish.">to punish</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasan (Adj-AFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">every act of</a> <a href="/greek/3876.htm" title="3876: parakoēn (N-AFS) -- Disobedience, imperfect hearing. From parakouo; inattention, i.e. disobedience.">disobedience,</a> <a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.">as soon as</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5218.htm" title="5218: hypakoē (N-NFS) -- Obedience, submissiveness, compliance. From hupakouo; attentive hearkening, i.e. compliance or submission.">obedience</a> <a href="/greek/4137.htm" title="4137: plērōthē (V-ASP-3S) -- From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.">is complete.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should remind himself that we belong to Christ just as much as he does.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-13.htm">Romans 6:13</a></span><br />Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a></span><br />For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8-9</a></span><br />Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. / Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-7.htm">James 4:7</a></span><br />Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12-13</a></span><br />What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? / God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm">1 Timothy 1:18-20</a></span><br />Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight, / holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith. / Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">2 Timothy 2:25-26</a></span><br />He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. / Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-4.htm">Hebrews 12:4</a></span><br />In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a></span><br />If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1</a></span><br />Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-21.htm">1 Corinthians 4:21</a></span><br />Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-27.htm">1 Corinthians 9:27</a></span><br />No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-34.htm">1 Corinthians 15:34</a></span><br />Sober up as you ought, and stop sinning; for some of you are ignorant of God. I say this to your shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a></span><br />And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:6</a></span><br />Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.</p><p class="hdg">in.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">2 Corinthians 13:2,10</a></b></br> I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/16-26.htm">Numbers 16:26-30</a></b></br> And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Acts 5:3-11</a></b></br> But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back <i>part</i> of the price of the land? … </p><p class="hdg">when.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">2 Corinthians 2:9</a></b></br> For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">2 Corinthians 7:15</a></b></br> And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Act</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Avenge</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-6.htm">Church</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/romans/11-32.htm">Disobedience</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-54.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-2.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-9.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Readiness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Revenge</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-19.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-16.htm">Whenever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-11.htm">Act</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-30.htm">Avenge</a> <a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Church</a> <a href="/galatians/3-1.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Disobedience</a> <a href="/galatians/5-14.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-6.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/galatians/2-12.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/galatians/2-2.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-12.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/galatians/5-10.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-15.htm">Readiness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-16.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Revenge</a> <a href="/galatians/3-22.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-11.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm">Whenever</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Against the false apostles, who disgraced the weakness of his person and bodily presence, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">he shows the spiritual might and authority with which he was armed against all adverse powers;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-7.htm">assuring those who at his coming he will be found as mighty in word as he is now in writing;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-12.htm">and encouraging them to reach out themselves beyond their compass.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul is defending his ministry against false apostles and those questioning his authority. The readiness to "punish" indicates a preparedness to take corrective action, which aligns with the biblical principle of church discipline found in <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a>. Historically, the early church faced challenges from within, including false teachings and moral lapses, necessitating strong leadership. The term "disobedience" here refers to actions contrary to the teachings of Christ and the apostles, echoing the Old Testament's emphasis on obedience to God's commandments (<a href="/deuteronomy/28-15.htm">Deuteronomy 28:15</a>).<p><b>as soon as your obedience is complete</b><br>Paul's statement underscores the importance of the Corinthian believers' full compliance with apostolic teaching before any disciplinary measures are enacted. This reflects a pastoral concern for their spiritual maturity and unity. The completion of their obedience suggests a process of growth and sanctification, akin to the call for holiness found in <a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm">1 Peter 1:15-16</a>. Theologically, this aligns with the New Testament's emphasis on the transformative power of the Gospel, as seen in <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>. The phrase also implies a corporate responsibility within the church body, where individual and collective obedience contribute to the health and witness of the church community.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 2 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth. He is defending his apostolic authority and addressing issues within the church.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and immorality. The church in Corinth faced many challenges, including divisions and false teachings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with issues of obedience and the influence of false apostles.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/false_apostles.htm">False Apostles</a></b><br>Individuals in Corinth who were challenging Paul's authority and leading believers astray.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/acts_of_disobedience.htm">Acts of Disobedience</a></b><br>Refers to the behaviors and teachings contrary to the gospel that Paul is prepared to address once the church's obedience is established.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Obedience to Christ is foundational for spiritual growth and unity within the church. Paul emphasizes that complete obedience is necessary before addressing disobedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_readiness.htm">Spiritual Readiness</a></b><br>Believers must be spiritually prepared to confront and correct disobedience. This involves being grounded in the Word and led by the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/authority_and_accountability.htm">Authority and Accountability</a></b><br>Paul’s readiness to punish disobedience underscores the role of spiritual authority and accountability within the church. Leaders must be willing to address sin to maintain the integrity of the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_discipline.htm">The Role of Discipline</a></b><br>Discipline is not punitive but restorative. It aims to bring individuals back into alignment with God's will and the teachings of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/completeness_in_christ.htm">Completeness in Christ</a></b><br>The phrase "as soon as your obedience is complete" suggests that spiritual maturity is a process. Believers are called to continually grow in their faith and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_free_will_justify_evil.htm">Will you heed the warnings and remain faithful?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_one_act_bar_moses_from_canaan.htm">Numbers 20:12 - Why would a single act of disobedience prevent Moses and Aaron from entering the Promised Land, despite their lifelong dedication?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_shunning_align_with_reconciliation.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:14 - How is shunning disobedient individuals consistent with the broader New Testament call to restore and reconcile sinners?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_use_punishment_to_prove_himself.htm">In Ezekiel 6:7 and repeated throughout the chapter, why would an omnipotent God need to prove His identity through punishment rather than other means?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience.</span>--The idiom, <span class= "ital">having in a readiness,</span> is perhaps, somewhat too archaic, and it might be better to render <span class= "ital">being ready,</span> or <span class= "ital">holding ourselves ready.</span> The words that follow imply the thought that those with which the verse opens were somewhat too unqualified. When he spoke of "avenging all disobedience," he was not thinking of those to whom he writes, and whose repentance and obedience had filled him with so much joy (<a href="/context/2_corinthians/7-6.htm" title="Nevertheless God, that comforts those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;">2Corinthians 7:6-13</a>), but only of the rebellious remnant. He would wait till all had obeyed who were willing to obey. He does not indicate what form of vengeance he thought of taking, but we may think of some such severe discipline as that indicated by "delivering to Satan," in <a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm" title="To deliver such an one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.">1Corinthians 5:5</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm" title="Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.">1Timothy 5:20</a>, with a view, if it were possible, to their ultimate restoration. (Comp. <a href="/context/2_corinthians/13-3.htm" title="Since you seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.">2Corinthians 13:3-10</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Being in a readiness;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> being quite prepared. My sternness of purpose is ready, but my hope is that it may not be called into action. <span class="cmt_word">To revenge;</span> rather, <span class="accented">to do justice upon</span>. In any case, in this infliction of justice, whatever form it might take, he would only be an <span class="accented">agent</span> of God (<a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a>). <span class="cmt_word">When your obedience is fulfilled.</span> St. Paul is confident that he will overcome the mazes of those opposed to him, and win them to Christ's obedience; but if there were any who should obstinately refuse to submit, they must be reduced to submission by action, not by words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">we</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔχοντες</span> <span class="translit">(echontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ready</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑτοίμῳ</span> <span class="translit">(hetoimō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2092.htm">Strong's 2092: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to punish</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκδικῆσαι</span> <span class="translit">(ekdikēsai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1556.htm">Strong's 1556: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give justice over, defend, avenge, vindicate. From ekdikos; to vindicate, retaliate, punish.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">every [act of]</span><br /><span class="grk">πᾶσαν</span> <span class="translit">(pasan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">disobedience,</span><br /><span class="grk">παρακοήν</span> <span class="translit">(parakoēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3876.htm">Strong's 3876: </a> </span><span class="str2">Disobedience, imperfect hearing. From parakouo; inattention, i.e. disobedience.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as soon as</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅταν</span> <span class="translit">(hotan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3752.htm">Strong's 3752: </a> </span><span class="str2">When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hymōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">obedience</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπακοή</span> <span class="translit">(hypakoē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5218.htm">Strong's 5218: </a> </span><span class="str2">Obedience, submissiveness, compliance. From hupakouo; attentive hearkening, i.e. compliance or submission.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is complete.</span><br /><span class="grk">πληρωθῇ</span> <span class="translit">(plērōthē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4137.htm">Strong's 4137: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">2 Corinthians 10:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">2 Corinthians 10:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">2 Corinthians 10:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">2 Corinthians 10:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">2 Corinthians 10:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">2 Corinthians 10:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">2 Corinthians 10:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">2 Corinthians 10:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">2 Corinthians 10:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">2 Corinthians 10:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 10:6 And being in readiness to avenge all (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 10:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 10:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 10:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 10:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>