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2 Corinthians 10 General Notes
Structure and formatting
Some translations set quotations from the Old Testament farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text. The ULB does this with the quoted material in 10:17.
In this chapter, Paul returns to the topic of defending his authority. He also addresses the difference between the way he speaks and the way he writes.
Special concepts in this chapter
Boasting
Boasting is another word for bragging. Bragging has negative connotations while boasting should not.
Important figures of speech in this chapter
Metaphor
In verses 10:3-6, Paul uses many metaphors from war. These are probably used as part of a larger metaphor about Christians engaging in spiritual warfare. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
Flesh
This is a complex issue and it is possible that "flesh" is a metaphor for a person's sinful nature. It is not the physical part of man that is sinful and it appears that Paul is teaching that while man remains alive ("in the flesh"), he will remain sinful regardless of his effort. His new nature will fight against his old nature. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/flesh)