2 now I ask when I am present that I will not need to be bold with the confidence with which I propose to show boldness toward some who consider us as behaving according to the flesh.
3 For although we are living in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh,
4 for the weapons of our warfare are not merely human, but powerful to God for the tearing down of fortresses, tearing down arguments
5 and all pride that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.
6 And we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is completed.
7 You are looking at things according to appearance. If anyone is convinced he himself is Christ’s, he should consider this concerning himself again: that just as Christ himself is, so also are we.
8 For even if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be put to shame,