2 Corinthians 10:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

Complete Jewish Bible:

And when you have become completely obedient, then we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience.

Berean Standard Bible:

And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete.

American Standard Version:

and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience shall be made full.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} having^{G2192} in^{G1722} a readiness^{G2092} to revenge^{G1556} all^{G3956} disobedience^{G3876}, when^{G3752} your^{G5216} obedience^{G5218} is fulfilled^{G4137}.

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 10:6

2 Corinthians 10:6 is a verse from the New Testament, specifically from the second letter of the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth. This letter is part of a series of correspondences between Paul and the Corinthian believers, addressing various issues within the church, including divisions, moral laxity, and misunderstandings about Paul's apostolic authority.

In the broader context of 2 Corinthians, Paul is defending his apostleship and authority against false teachers who have questioned his credentials and criticized his ministry. In chapter 10, Paul begins to address these criticisms more directly, contrasting his own ministry with that of the "super-apostles" who have gained influence in Corinth.

The verse itself, 2 Corinthians 10:6, speaks to Paul's readiness to punish disobedience once the Corinthians' obedience is complete. The theme here is one of spiritual authority and discipline. Paul is asserting his God-given right to correct and, if necessary, to discipline those who persist in sin or false teaching, but he also implies that he is waiting for the Corinthians to demonstrate their loyalty and obedience to the truth before he exercises this right. The "readiness to revenge" should not be understood in a personal or vindictive sense, but rather as a willingness to administer corrective justice on behalf of God's truth and for the spiritual well-being of the community.

Historically, this verse reflects the early church's struggle with maintaining doctrinal purity and communal order in the face of internal and external challenges. Paul's approach combines pastoral care with a firm stance on the necessity of obedience to Christ and His teachings. The verse underscores the importance of both authority and obedience in the life of the church, a theme that remains relevant to Christian communities seeking to balance grace and discipline in their faith practices.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2192
   There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔχω
   Transliteration: échō
   Pronunciation: skheh'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2092
   There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἕτοιμος
   Transliteration: hétoimos
   Pronunciation: het-oy'-mos
   Description: from an old noun (fitness); adjusted, i.e. ready:--prepared, (made) ready(-iness, to our hand).
   
5. Strong's Number: G1556
   There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκδικέω
   Transliteration: ekdikéō
   Pronunciation: ek-dik-eh'-o
   Description: from ἔκδικος; to vindicate, retaliate, punish:--a (re-)venge.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3956
   There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πᾶς
   Transliteration: pâs
   Pronunciation: pas
   Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3876
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παρακοή
   Transliteration: parakoḗ
   Pronunciation: par-ak-o-ay'
   Description: from παρακούω; inattention, i.e. (by implication) disobedience:--disobedience.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3752
   There are 118 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅταν
   Transliteration: hótan
   Pronunciation: hot'-an
   Description: from ὅτε and ἄν; whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as:--as long (soon) as, that, + till, when(-soever), while.
   
9. Strong's Number: G5216
   There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμῶν
   Transliteration: hymōn
   Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
   Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
   
10. Strong's Number: G5218
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπακοή
    Transliteration: hypakoḗ
    Pronunciation: hoop-ak-o-ay'
    Description: from ὑπακούω; attentive hearkening, i.e. (by implication) compliance or submission:--obedience, (make) obedient, obey(-ing).
    
11. Strong's Number: G4137
    There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πληρόω
    Transliteration: plēróō
    Pronunciation: play-ro'-o
    Description: from πλήρης; to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.:--accomplish, X after, (be) complete, end, expire, fill (up), fulfil, (be, make) full (come), fully preach, perfect, supply.