2 Corinthians 10:6
New International Version
And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.

New Living Translation
And after you have become fully obedient, we will punish everyone who remains disobedient.

English Standard Version
being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.

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

Berean Literal Bible
and having readiness within to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience may have been fulfilled.

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

New King James Version
and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.

New American Standard Bible
and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.

NASB 1995
and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.

NASB 1977
and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.

Legacy Standard Bible
and are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is fulfilled.

Amplified Bible
being ready to punish every act of disobedience, when your own obedience [as a church] is complete.

Christian Standard Bible
And we are ready to punish any disobedience, once your obedience is complete.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And we are ready to punish any disobedience, once your obedience has been confirmed.

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

Contemporary English Version
And when you completely obey him, we will punish anyone who refuses to obey.

English Revised Version
and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience shall be fulfilled.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
We are ready to punish every act of disobedience when you have become completely obedient.

Good News Translation
And after you have proved your complete loyalty, we will be ready to punish any act of disloyalty.

International Standard Version
Once your obedience is complete, we will be ready to reprimand every type of disobedience.

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

NET Bible
We are also ready to punish every act of disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.

New Heart English Bible
and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience will be made full.

Webster's Bible Translation
And having in a readiness to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

Weymouth New Testament
while we hold ourselves in readiness to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as ever you as a Church have fully shown your obedience.

World English Bible
and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience when your obedience is made full.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and being in readiness to avenge every disobedience whenever your obedience may be fulfilled.

Berean Literal Bible
and having readiness within to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience may have been fulfilled.

Young's Literal Translation
and being in readiness to avenge every disobedience, whenever your obedience may be fulfilled.

Smith's Literal Translation
And having in readiness to avenge every imperfect instruction, when your obedience should be completed.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And having in readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience shall be fulfilled.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and standing ready to repudiate every disobedience, when your own obedience has been fulfilled.

New American Bible
and we are ready to punish every disobedience, once your obedience is complete.

New Revised Standard Version
We are ready to punish every disobedience when your obedience is complete.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And we are prepared to seek vengeance on those who are disobedient, when your obedience is fulfilled.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But we are prepared to execute the punishment of those who do not obey when your obedience is fulfilled.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and being ready to take vengeance on all disobedience, when your obedience shall have been fully established.

Godbey New Testament
and being ready to avenge every disobedience, when your obedience may be complete.

Haweis New Testament
and holding ourselves ready to avenge every act of disobedience, when your obedience is fully proved.

Mace New Testament
and I am prepar'd, when you have discharg'd your duty, to make examples of the rest for their disobedience.

Weymouth New Testament
while we hold ourselves in readiness to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as ever you as a Church have fully shown your obedience.

Worrell New Testament
and holding ourselves in readiness to avenge every disobedience, when your obedience is made complete.

Worsley New Testament
And being prepared to avenge all disobedience, since your obedience is fulfilled.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Paul's Apostolic Authority
5We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 6And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete. 7You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should remind himself that we belong to Christ just as much as he does.…

Cross References
Romans 6:13
Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness.

Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

1 Peter 5:8-9
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. / Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.

James 4:7
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

1 Corinthians 5:12-13
What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? / God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”

1 Timothy 1:18-20
Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight, / holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith. / Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

2 Timothy 2:25-26
He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. / Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.

Hebrews 12:4
In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

Matthew 18:15-17
If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.

Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

1 Corinthians 4:21
Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?

1 Corinthians 9:27
No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

1 Corinthians 15:34
Sober up as you ought, and stop sinning; for some of you are ignorant of God. I say this to your shame.

1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.


Treasury of Scripture

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

in.

2 Corinthians 13:2,10
I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare: …

Numbers 16:26-30
And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins…

Acts 5:3-11
But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? …

when.

2 Corinthians 2:9
For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.

2 Corinthians 7:15
And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.

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2 Corinthians 10
1. Against the false apostles, who disgraced the weakness of his person and bodily presence,
4. he shows the spiritual might and authority with which he was armed against all adverse powers;
7. assuring those who at his coming he will be found as mighty in word as he is now in writing;
12. and encouraging them to reach out themselves beyond their compass.














And we will be ready
The phrase "we will be ready" indicates a state of preparedness and willingness. In the Greek, the word "ready" (ἕτοιμος, hetoimos) conveys a sense of being prepared and equipped for action. This readiness is not passive but active, suggesting that Paul and his companions are fully equipped and spiritually prepared to take necessary actions. Historically, this reflects the apostolic authority Paul held, emphasizing his role as a leader who is prepared to act decisively in matters of church discipline.

to punish
The term "to punish" (ἐκδικέω, ekdikeo) in Greek carries the connotation of executing justice or avenging wrongdoing. In a biblical context, punishment is not merely retributive but corrective, aiming to restore the offender to a right relationship with God and the community. This reflects the biblical principle that discipline within the church is meant to lead to repentance and restoration, not merely to inflict suffering.

every act of disobedience
"Every act of disobedience" highlights the comprehensive nature of the discipline Paul is prepared to administer. The Greek word for disobedience (παρακοή, parakoe) implies a refusal to listen or heed authority. In the scriptural context, disobedience is not just a personal failing but a communal issue that can affect the entire body of believers. Historically, the early church faced challenges of false teachings and moral failings, and Paul’s readiness to address these issues underscores the importance of maintaining doctrinal purity and moral integrity.

as soon as
The phrase "as soon as" indicates a conditional aspect to the action Paul is prepared to take. It suggests that the timing of the punishment is contingent upon another event, specifically the completion of the Corinthians' obedience. This reflects a principle of grace and patience, allowing time for repentance and correction before administering discipline.

your obedience is complete
"Your obedience is complete" signifies a process of spiritual maturity and submission to apostolic authority. The Greek word for obedience (ὑπακοή, hypakoe) implies a listening under authority, a willing submission to the teachings and directives of the apostles. The completion of obedience suggests a fullness or maturity in the faith, where the believers have fully aligned themselves with the teachings of Christ as communicated by Paul. This reflects the biblical theme of sanctification, where believers are progressively conformed to the image of Christ through obedience to His word.

(6) And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience.--The idiom, having in a readiness, is perhaps, somewhat too archaic, and it might be better to render being ready, or holding ourselves ready. The words that follow imply the thought that those with which the verse opens were somewhat too unqualified. When he spoke of "avenging all disobedience," he was not thinking of those to whom he writes, and whose repentance and obedience had filled him with so much joy (2Corinthians 7:6-13), but only of the rebellious remnant. He would wait till all had obeyed who were willing to obey. He does not indicate what form of vengeance he thought of taking, but we may think of some such severe discipline as that indicated by "delivering to Satan," in 1Corinthians 5:5; 1Timothy 5:20, with a view, if it were possible, to their ultimate restoration. (Comp. 2Corinthians 13:3-10.)

Verse 6. - Being in a readiness; i.e. being quite prepared. My sternness of purpose is ready, but my hope is that it may not be called into action. To revenge; rather, to do justice upon. In any case, in this infliction of justice, whatever form it might take, he would only be an agent of God (Romans 12:19). When your obedience is fulfilled. St. Paul is confident that he will overcome the mazes of those opposed to him, and win them to Christ's obedience; but if there were any who should obstinately refuse to submit, they must be reduced to submission by action, not by words.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

we
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

will be
ἔχοντες (echontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

ready
ἑτοίμῳ (hetoimō)
Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2092: Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready.

to punish
ἐκδικῆσαι (ekdikēsai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 1556: To give justice over, defend, avenge, vindicate. From ekdikos; to vindicate, retaliate, punish.

every [act of]
πᾶσαν (pasan)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

disobedience,
παρακοήν (parakoēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3876: Disobedience, imperfect hearing. From parakouo; inattention, i.e. disobedience.

as soon as
ὅταν (hotan)
Conjunction
Strong's 3752: When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.

your
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

obedience
ὑπακοή (hypakoē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5218: Obedience, submissiveness, compliance. From hupakouo; attentive hearkening, i.e. compliance or submission.

is complete.
πληρωθῇ (plērōthē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4137: From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.


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