3. For though we walk in the flesh, we do not fight according to the flesh.
4. For the weapons we fight with are not fleshly but mighty in Elohim for overthrowing strongholds,
5. overthrowing reasonings and every high matter that exalts itself against the knowledge of Elohim, taking captive every thought to make it obedient to the Messiah,
6. and being ready to punish all disobedience, when your obedience is complete.
7. Take a look at what you are facing. If anyone seems to trust in himself that he is of Messiah, let him reckon again for himself, that as he is of Messiah, so also are we.
8. For even if I should boast somewhat more about our authority, which the Master gave us for building up, and not for overthrowing you, I shall not be put to shame,
9. lest I seem to frighten you away by letters.
10. Because they say, “His letters are truly weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech amounts to naught.”
11. Let such a one take this into account, that what we are in word by letters when absent, such we are also in deed when we are present.
12. For we do not presume to count ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
13. But we shall not boast beyond measure, but within the measure of the limits Elohim assigned unto us, to reach even to you.