2 Corinthians 10:5

The Passion Translation

We can demolish every deceptive fantasy that opposes God and break through every arrogant attitude that is raised up in defiance of the true knowledge of God. We capture, like prisoners of war, every thought and insist that it bow in obedience to the Anointed One.

Cross References

Genesis 8:21

And when Yahweh smelled the sweet fragrance of Noah’s offerings, his heart was stirred, and he said, “Never again will I curse the earth because of people, even though the imagination of their hearts are evil from their childhood; nor will I ever again destroy every living creature as I have done. I promise this:

Psalm 10:4

these arrogant ones, so smug and secure! In their delusion the wicked boast, saying, “God doesn’t care about what we do. There’s nothing to worry about!”

Psalm 139:2

You perceive every movement of my heart and soul, and you understand my every thought before it even enters my mind.

Psalm 18:27

To the humble you bring heaven’s deliverance, but the proud and haughty you disregard.

Psalm 18:44

As soon as they heard of me they submitted to me. Even the rebel foreigners obey my every word.

Proverbs 15:26

The Lord detests wicked ways of thinking, but he enjoys lovely and delightful words.

Proverbs 24:9

If you plan to do evil, it’s as wrong as doing it. And everyone detests a troublemaker.

Isaiah 2:17

People’s arrogance will be conquered and brought low, and those proud of heart will be humiliated. Only one will be exalted in that day: Yahweh!

Isaiah 55:7

The wicked need to abandon their ways, and sinful ones need to banish every evil thought. Let them return to Yahweh, and they will experience his compassionate mercy. Yes, let them return to God, for he will lavish forgiveness upon them.

Isaiah 59:7

Their feet eagerly run after evil, and they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their imaginations are filled with evil; destruction and desolation litter their paths.

Isaiah 60:14

The descendants of your oppressors will come bowing low before you, and all who hated you will bow down at your feet. They will call you The Beautiful City of Yahweh, Glorious Zion of the Holy One of Israel.”

Jeremiah 23:29

“Is not my word like a mighty fire? Is it not like a powerful hammer shattering a rock in pieces?” declares Yahweh.

Jeremiah 4:14

Jerusalem, wash the evil from your heart so that you may be rescued. How long will evil thoughts and harmful schemes find a resting place in you?

Ezekiel 17:24

And all the trees of the field will know that I, Yahweh, am the one who brings the tall tree low and raises the low tree high, who withers the green tree and makes the withered tree sprout again. I, Yahweh, have spoken and have done it!”

Daniel 4:37

And now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, extol, and glorify God, the King of heaven! All his works are right and true, and all his ways are right. He knows how to humble those who strut around in pride.”

Matthew 15:19

You will find living within an impure heart evil ideas, murderous thoughts, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, lies, and slander.

Luke 1:51

Mighty power flows from him to scatter all those who walk in pride.

Romans 1:21

Throughout human history the fingerprints of God were upon them, yet they refused to honor him as God or even be thankful for his kindness. Instead, they entertained corrupt and foolish thoughts about what God was like. This left them with nothing but misguided hearts, steeped in moral darkness.

Romans 1:5

Through him grace cascaded into us, empowering us with the gift of apostleship, so that we can win people from every nation into the obedience that comes from faith, to bring honor to his name.

Romans 16:26

This mystery is understood through the prophecies of the Scripture and by the decree of the eternal God. And it is now heard openly by all the nations, igniting within them a deep commitment of faith.

Romans 7:23

But I discern another power operating in my humanity, waging a war against the moral principles of my conscience and bringing me into captivity as a prisoner to the “law” of sin—this unwelcome intruder in my humanity.

1 Corinthians 1:19

For it is written: I will dismantle the wisdom of the wise and I will invalidate the intelligence of the scholars.

1 Corinthians 3:19

For what the world says is wisdom is actually foolishness in God’s eyes. As it is written: The cleverness of the know-it-alls becomes the trap that ensnares them.

2 Corinthians 11:20

You actually allow these imposters to put you into bondage, take complete advantage of you, and rob you blind! How easily you endure those who, in their arrogance, destroy your dignity or even slap you in the face.

2 Corinthians 9:13

For as your extremely generous offering meets the approval of those in Jerusalem, it will cause them to give glory to God—all because of your loyal support and allegiance to the gospel of Christ, as well as your generous-hearted partnership with them toward those in need.

Philippians 4:7

then God’s wonderful peace that transcends human understanding, will guard your heart and mind through Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 2:4

He is the opposing counterpart who exalts himself over everything that is called “God” or is worshiped and who sits enthroned in God’s temple and makes himself out to be a god.

2 Thessalonians 2:8

Then the “outlaw” will be openly revealed, and the Lord will overthrow him by the breath of his mouth and bring him to an end by the dazzling manifestation of his presence.

Hebrews 4:12

For we have the living Word of God, which is full of energy, like a two-mouthed sword. It will even penetrate to the very core of our being where soul and spirit, bone and marrow meet! It interprets and reveals the true thoughts and secret motives of our hearts.

Hebrews 5:9

And after being proven perfect in this way he has now become the source of eternal salvation to all those who listen to him and obey.

1 Peter 1:2

You are not forgotten, for you have been chosen and destined by Father God. The Holy Spirit has set you apart to be God’s holy ones, obedient followers of Jesus Christ who have been gloriously sprinkled with his blood. May God’s delightful grace and peace cascade over you many times over!

1 Peter 1:22

Now, because of your obedience to the truth, you have purified your very souls, and this empowers you to be full of love for your fellow believers. So express this sincere love toward one another passionately and with a pure heart.