2 Corinthians 6:7

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

5beatings, imprisonments, riots, hard work, sleepless nights, and lack of food. 6⌞People can see⌟ our purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit’s presence ⌞in our lives⌟, our sincere love, truthfulness, and the presence of God’s power. We demonstrate that we are God’s servants 8as we are praised and dishonored, as we are slandered and honored, and as we use what is right to attack what is wrong and to defend the truth. We are treated as dishonest although we are honest, 9as unknown although we are well-known, as dying although, as you see, we go on living. We are punished, but we are not killed.

2 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 1:18You can depend on God. Our message to you isn’t false; it’s true.
• 2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have refused to use secret and shameful ways. We don’t use tricks, and we don’t distort God’s word. As God watches, we clearly reveal the truth to everyone. This is our ⌞letter of⌟ recommendation.
• 2 Corinthians 7:14I didn’t have to be ashamed of anything I had said to him when I bragged about you. Since everything we told you was true, our bragging to Titus has also proved to be true.
• Psalms 119:43Do not take so much as a single word of truth from my mouth. My hope is based on your regulations.
• Ephesians 1:13You heard and believed the message of truth, the Good News that he has saved you. In him you were sealed with the Holy Spirit whom he promised.
• Ephesians 4:21You have certainly heard his message and have been taught his ways. The truth is in Jesus.
• Colossians 1:5You have these because of the hope which is kept safe for you in heaven. Some time ago you heard about this hope in the Good News which is the message of truth.
• 2 Timothy 2:15Do your best to present yourself to God as a tried-and-true worker who isn’t ashamed to teach the word of truth correctly.
• James 1:18God decided to give us life through the word of truth to make us his most important creatures.
• 2 Corinthians 10:4The weapons we use in our fight are not made by humans. Rather, they are powerful weapons from God. With them we destroy people’s defenses, that is, their arguments
• 2 Corinthians 13:4He was weak when he was crucified, but by God’s power he lives. We are weak with him, but by God’s power we will live for you with his help.
• Mark 16:20The disciples spread ⌞the Good News⌟ everywhere. The Lord worked with them. He confirmed his word by the miraculous signs that accompanied it.
• Acts 11:21The Lord’s power was with his followers, and a large number of people believed and turned to the Lord.
• 1 Corinthians 1:24But to those Jews and Greeks who are called, he is Christ, God’s power and God’s wisdom.
• 1 Corinthians 2:4I didn’t speak my message with persuasive intellectual arguments. I spoke my message with a show of spiritual power
• Ephesians 1:19You will also know the unlimited greatness of his power as it works with might and strength for us, the believers.

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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• Afflictions and Adversities
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• Truth
• War
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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