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2 Corinthians 6:7
7in [the] word of truth, in [the] power of 1God; through the arms of righteousness on the right hand and 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 prisons, in riots, in labours, 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; through the arms of righteousness on the right hand and left, 8through glory and dishonour, through evil report and good report: as deceivers, and true; 9as unknown, and well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as disciplined, and not put to death;
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 1:18Now God [is] faithful, that our word to you is not yea and nay.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2But we have rejected the hidden things of shame, not walking in deceit, nor falsifying the word of God, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men before God.
- 2 Corinthians 7:14Because if I boasted to him anything about you, I have not been put to shame; but as we have spoken to you all things in truth, so also our boasting to Titus has been [the] truth;
- Psalms 119:43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; because I have hoped in thy judgments.
- Ephesians 1:13in whom ye also [have trusted], having heard the word of the truth, the glad tidings of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, ye have been sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
- Ephesians 4:21if ye have heard him and been instructed in him according as [the] truth is in Jesus;
- Colossians 1:5on account of the hope which [is] laid up for you in the heavens; of which ye heard before in the word of the truth of the glad tidings,
- 2 Timothy 2:15Strive diligently to present thyself approved to God, a workman that has not to be ashamed, cutting in a straight line the word of truth.
- James 1:18According to his own will begat he us by the word of truth, that we should be a certain first-fruits of his creatures.
- 2 Corinthians 10:4For the arms of our warfare [are] not fleshly, but powerful according to God to [the] overthrow of strongholds;
- 2 Corinthians 13:4for if indeed he has been crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God's power; for indeed we are weak in him, but we shall live with him by God's power towards you,)
- Mark 16:20And they, going forth, preached everywhere, the Lord working with [them], and confirming the word by the signs following upon [it].
- Acts 11:21And [the] Lord's hand was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
- 1 Corinthians 1:24but to those that [are] called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ God's power and God's wisdom.
- 1 Corinthians 2:4and my word and my preaching, not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of [the] Spirit and of power;
- Ephesians 1:19and what the surpassing greatness of his power towards us who believe, according to the working of the might of his 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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