Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Corinthians 10:4

4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal , but mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds .)

As our End is spiritual, so are our Means: the Means by which we manage our spiritual Fight, are spiritual. Whether by these Weapons he meaneth the Word of God, and his preaching the Gospel, or the Censures of the Church duly administred; it is true, they are not of a carnal nature, or fitted to the subduing of mens bodies, and bringing them into subjection; they are of a spiritual nature, and have their effects upon the mind and inward part of a man: yet

through the concurrence of Divine Grace, there is in them a mighty force and power, to pull down strong Holds. By which Metaphorical expression he understands whatsoever opposeth the Gospel, and seemeth to defend and uphold men in their sinful courses; subduing the Will of man, which is so strong an Hold, that all the power of Hell cannot storm it.

Marginal references: Or, to God.; Jer. 1.10.