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2 Corinthians 6:7
7in [speaking] the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand [like holding the sword to attack] and for the left [like holding the shield to defend],
2 Corinthians 6:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
- New International Version (NIV)in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;
- English Standard Version (ESV)by truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left;
- New King James Version (NKJV)by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
Context of 2 Corinthians 6:7
5in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in labors, in sleepless nights, in hunger, 6in purity and sincerity, in knowledge and spiritual insight, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love, in [speaking] the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand [like holding the sword to attack] and for the left [like holding the shield to defend], 8amid glory and dishonor; by evil report and good report; branded as deceivers and yet [vindicated as] truthful; 9as unknown [to the world], yet well-known [by God and His people]; as dying, yet we live; as punished, yet not killed;
Read all of 2 Corinthians 62 Corinthians 6:7 word by word
ἐν λόγῳ ἀληθείας, ἐν δυνάμει θεοῦ, διὰ τῶν ὅπλων τῆς δικαιοσύνης τῶν δεξιῶν καὶ ἀριστερῶν,Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Byἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- the wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
- of truthἀλήθειαalētheia · truthG225
- the powerδύναμιςdunamis · powerG1411
- of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
- byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
- the armourὅπλονhoplon · weaponG3696
- of righteousnessδικαιοσύνηdikaiosunē · righteousnessG1343
- on the right handδεξιόςdexios · rightG1188
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- on the leftἀριστερόςaristēros · leftG710
Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 6:7
- 2 Corinthians 1:18But [as surely as] God is faithful and means what He says, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No” [at the same time].
- 2 Corinthians 4:2But we have renounced the disgraceful things hidden because of shame; not walking in trickery or adulterating the word of God, but by stating the truth [openly and plainly], we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.
- 2 Corinthians 7:14For if I have boasted to him at all concerning you, I was not disappointed. But just as everything we ever said to you was true, so our boasting [about you] to Titus has proved true also.
- Psalms 119:43And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I wait for Your ordinances.
- Ephesians 1:13In Him, you also, when you heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation, and [as a result] believed in Him, were stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit [the One promised by Christ] as owned and protected [by God].
- Ephesians 4:21If in fact you have [really] heard Him and have been taught by Him, just as truth is in Jesus [revealed in His life and personified in Him],
- Colossians 1:5because of the [confident] hope [of experiencing that] which is reserved and waiting for you in heaven. You previously heard of this hope in the message of truth, the gospel [regarding salvation]
- 2 Timothy 2:15Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth.
- James 1:18It was of His own will that He gave us birth [as His children] by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits of His creatures [a prime example of what He created to be set apart to Himself—sanctified, made holy for His divine purposes].
- 2 Corinthians 10:4The weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood]. Our weapons are divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.
- 2 Corinthians 13:4For even though He was crucified in weakness [yielding Himself], yet He lives [resurrected] by the power of God [His Father]. For we too are weak in Him [as He was humanly weak], yet we are alive and well [in fellowship] with Him because of the power of God directed toward you.
- Mark 16:20And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord was working with them and confirming the word by the signs that followed.]
- Acts 11:21And the hand (the power and presence) of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord [for salvation, accepting and drawing near to Jesus as Messiah and Savior].
- 1 Corinthians 1:24but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks (Gentiles), Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
- 1 Corinthians 2:4And my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom [using clever rhetoric], but [they were delivered] in demonstration of the [Holy] Spirit [operating through me] and of [His] power [stirring the minds of the listeners and persuading them],
- Ephesians 1:19and [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength
Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 6:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7By the word of truth - The doctrine of truth received immediately from God, and faithfully and affectionately preached to men. By the power of God - Confirming this doctrine, not only by the miracles which we were enabled to work, but also by the application of that truth to the souls of the people by the energy of God. By the armor of righteousness - Such as that described by the apostle, Ephesians 6:13-17, which he calls there the whole armor of God…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7By the word of truth - That is, by making known the truths of the gospel. It was his object to make known the simple truth. He did not corrupt it by false mixtures of philosophy and human wisdom, but communicated it as it had been revealed to him. The object of the appointment of the Christian ministry is to make known the truth, and when that is done it cannot but be that they will commend their office and work to the favorable regards of people. By the…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-7Paul talks about how he faced suffering with courage. He says his strength came from the Holy Spirit within us.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. By the word of truth, by the power of God--rather, "In ... in," &c. As to "the word of truth" (compare 2Co 4:2; Col 1:5), and "the (miraculous) power of God" (2Co 4:7); 1Co 2:4, "in demonstration of the Spirit and of power." by the armour--Greek, "through" or "by means of the armor." "Righteousness," which is the breastplate alone in Ep 6:13-17, here is made the whole Christian panoply (compare 2Co 10:4). on ... right ... and ... left--that is…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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