07 Oct 09: Memory Verse

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (KJV)
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

~ Contributor: Priscilla

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (NIV)
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

I've included two versions, which is unlike what I usually do, which is just posting from the NIV.

Making a comparison, here's the summation of both.

The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power through God to demolish strongholds.

We cast down imaginations, demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

I think in verse 4 the important thing is to recognise that this divine power that we wield is provided through God, and not of our own. In verse 5, I would also think "casting down imaginations" should be included from KJV, as it aptly describes men and his willful imaginations. Putting together with NIV, we see a clearer picture, as one might be pretentious and act humble, when in his imagination he thinks he's higher than others.

Of course, choose one to memorise will do. :D