American Standard Version
2 Corinthians 6:7
7in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
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 stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings; 6in pureness, in knowledge, in longsuffering, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in love unfeigned, in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, 8by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; 9as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and 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
Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 6:7
- 2 Corinthians 1:18But as God is faithful, our word toward you is not yea and nay.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2but we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
- 2 Corinthians 7:14For if in anything I have gloried to him on your behalf, I was not put to shame; but as we spake all things to you in truth, so our glorying also which I made before Titus was found to be truth.
- Psalms 119:43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.
- Ephesians 1:13in whom ye also, having heard the word of the truth, the gospel of your salvation,—in whom, having also believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
- Ephesians 4:21if so be that ye heard him, and were taught in him, even as truth is in Jesus:
- Colossians 1:5because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,
- 2 Timothy 2:15Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.
- James 1:18Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
- 2 Corinthians 10:4(for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds);
- 2 Corinthians 13:4for he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth through the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him through the power of God toward you.
- Mark 16:20And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen.
- Acts 11:21And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number that believed turned unto the Lord.
- 1 Corinthians 1:24but unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
- 1 Corinthians 2:4And my speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
- Ephesians 1:19and what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might
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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