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God’s power is working in us. We use the weapons of righteousness in the right hand for attack and the left hand for defense. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> by truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> in the word of truth, in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/6.htm">King James Bible</a> By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/6.htm">New King James Version</a> by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> in the word of truth, and in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left, <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left, <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left, <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left, <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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], <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> by the word of truth, by the power of God; through weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left, <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> by the message of truth, by the power of God; through weapons of righteousness on the right hand and the left, <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We have spoken the truth, and God's power has worked in us. In all our struggles we have said and done only what is right. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> truthfulness, and the presence of God's power. We demonstrate that we are God's servants <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> by our message of truth, and by the power of God. We have righteousness as our weapon, both to attack and to defend ourselves. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> truthful speech, and divine power; through the weapons of righteousness in the right and left hands; <a href="/net/2_corinthians/6.htm">NET Bible</a> by truthful teaching, by the power of God, with weapons of righteousness both for the right hand and for the left, <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> by the proclamation of the truth, by the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness, wielded in both hands;<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; <a href="/web/2_corinthians/6.htm">World English Bible</a> in the word of truth, in the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> in the word of truth, in the power of God, through the armor of righteousness, on the right and on the left, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> in the word of truth, in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> in the word of truth, in the power of God, through the armour of the righteousness, on the right and on the left, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In the word of truth, in the power of God, through the weapons of justice of the right hands and the left,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armour of justice on the right hand and on the left; <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> with the Word of truth, with the power of God, and with the armor of justice to the right and to the left; <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/6.htm">New American Bible</a> in truthful speech, in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness at the right and at the left; <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> By the message of the truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness that is on the right and on the left,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> by the word of truth, by the power of God; through the arms of righteousness right and left, <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> by the word of truth, by the power of God, with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left, <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> by the preaching of truth, by the power of God, by the arms of justice, both offensive and defensive. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> by the proclamation of the truth, by the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness, wielded in both hands; <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> in the word of truth, in the power of God; through the weapons of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> by love unfeigned, by the word of truth, by the power of God, with the armour of righteousness on the right and on the left; through honor and dishonor, <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1009" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Paul's Hardships and God's Grace</a> …6in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; 7<a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/225.htm" title="225: alētheias (N-GFS) -- From alethes; truth.">truthful</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logō (N-DMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">speech</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">and in</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamei (N-DFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">the power</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God;</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3696.htm" title="3696: hoplōn (N-GNP) -- An instrument; plur: arms, weapons. Probably from a primary hepo; an implement or utensil or tool.">weapons</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēs (N-GFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">of righteousness</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">in the</a> <a href="/greek/1188.htm" title="1188: dexiōn (Adj-GNP) -- On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand.">right hand</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/710.htm" title="710: aristerōn (Adj-GNP) -- On the left hand. Apparently a comparative of the same as ariston; the left hand.">in the left;</a> 8through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13-17</a> Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. / Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, / and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace. ... <a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm">Isaiah 59:17</a> He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal. <a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Romans 13:12</a> The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:8</a> But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">2 Timothy 2:15</a> Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth. <a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a> Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4</a> My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a> Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4</a> The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. <a href="/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18</a> What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, <a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm">1 Peter 1:22</a> Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart. <a href="/psalms/119-43.htm">Psalm 119:43</a> Never take Your word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments. <a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm">Proverbs 12:17</a> He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. <a href="/isaiah/11-5.htm">Isaiah 11:5</a> Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,the word.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-18.htm">2 Corinthians 1:18-20</a> But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay… <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a> But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.<a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">2 Corinthians 7:14</a> For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.the power.<a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4,5</a> (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) … <a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">2 Corinthians 13:4</a> For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.<a href="/mark/16-20.htm">Mark 16:20</a> And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.the armour.<a href="/isaiah/11-5.htm">Isaiah 11:5</a> And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.<a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm">Isaiah 59:17</a> For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.<a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Romans 13:12,13</a> The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light… on the right.<a href="/exodus/14-22.htm">Exodus 14:22</a> And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.<a href="/proverbs/3-16.htm">Proverbs 3:16</a> Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Armour</a> <a href="/romans/10-21.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Proclamation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-13.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-12.htm">Speech</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/john/3-33.htm">Truthful</a> <a href="/romans/6-13.htm">Weapons</a> <a href="/daniel/11-4.htm">Wielded</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-19.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Armour</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-24.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">Proclamation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Speech</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-8.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">Truthful</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">Weapons</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">Wielded</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 6</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-1.htm">That he has approved himself a faithful minister of Christ by his exhortations,</a> 3. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">and by integrity of life,</a> 4. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">and by patiently enduring all kinds of affliction and disgrace for the gospel.</a> 10. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">Of which he speaks the more boldly amongst them because his heart is open to them,</a> 13. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-13.htm">and he expects the like affection from them again;</a> 14. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">exhorting them to flee the society and pollutions of idolaters, </a> 17. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-17.htm">as being themselves temples of the living God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>in truthful speech This phrase emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in communication. In the context of Paul's ministry, truthful speech is essential for conveying the gospel message accurately. The Bible consistently upholds truth as a divine attribute (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>) and a requirement for believers (<a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">Ephesians 4:25</a>). Truthful speech reflects the character of God and is a mark of genuine apostleship, contrasting with false teachers who distort the message for personal gain (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">2 Corinthians 11:13-15</a>).and in the power of God The power of God is a recurring theme in Paul's letters, highlighting that the effectiveness of his ministry is not due to human ability but divine empowerment (<a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4-5</a>). This power is often associated with the Holy Spirit, who enables believers to perform acts beyond natural capabilities (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>). The power of God is also evident in the resurrection of Christ (<a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Philippians 3:10</a>) and is available to believers for living a victorious Christian life (<a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20</a>).with the weapons of righteousness Paul frequently uses military metaphors to describe the Christian life, suggesting a spiritual battle against evil forces (<a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>). The "weapons of righteousness" imply both defensive and offensive tools provided by God to uphold justice and truth. These weapons are not physical but spiritual, such as faith, prayer, and the Word of God, which equip believers to stand firm against deception and sin (<a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4-5</a>).in the right hand and in the left This phrase suggests readiness and completeness in spiritual warfare. In ancient times, the right hand was often associated with strength and honor, while the left hand complemented it, indicating full preparedness. The imagery of holding weapons in both hands underscores the need for constant vigilance and balance in the Christian life, ensuring that believers are equipped to face challenges from all directions. This dual readiness reflects the comprehensive nature of God's provision for His people (<a href="/psalms/144.htm">Psalm 144:1</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/apostle_paul.htm">Apostle Paul</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth to defend his ministry and encourage the believers in their faith. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and moral challenges, where Paul established a church during his missionary journeys. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, a diverse group of believers facing internal and external challenges to their faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/truthful_speech.htm">Truthful Speech</a> As believers, we are called to speak truthfully, reflecting the character of God in our words. This involves honesty, integrity, and transparency in all our communications. <a href="/topical/p/power_of_god.htm">Power of God</a> Our strength in ministry and daily life comes not from our abilities but from the power of God. We must rely on His strength to overcome challenges and to live out our faith effectively. <a href="/topical/w/weapons_of_righteousness.htm">Weapons of Righteousness</a> The imagery of weapons in both hands suggests readiness and balance in spiritual warfare. We are equipped with righteousness to defend against spiritual attacks and to advance the kingdom of God. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_readiness.htm">Spiritual Readiness</a> Just as soldiers are prepared for battle, Christians must be spiritually prepared at all times, using the resources God provides to stand firm in faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 6</a> <a href="/q/what_are_weapons_of_righteousness.htm">What are Weapons of Righteousness?</a> <a href="/q/can_nonbelievers_join_a_church_band.htm">What are Weapons of Righteousness?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_christian_weapons.htm">What are Christian Weapons?</a> <a href="/q/why_are_christians_seen_as_grumpy.htm">Should you separate yourself from them?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) By the word of truth.--Both words are, in the Greek, without the article, and this throws a slight shade of doubt upon their meaning. With the article, the same combination occurs in <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm" title="In whom you also trusted, after that you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that you believed, you were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,">Ephesians 1:13</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm" title="Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.">2Timothy 2:15</a>; and there can be no doubt that there the sense is objective--"the word which conveys the truth of God to men." Here a subjective meaning, "a word of truthfulness," or "truthful word," as distinct from insincerity of speech, is grammatically possible; but in <a href="/james/1-18.htm" title="Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.">James 1:18</a>, where precisely the same combination occurs, we have ample warrant for retaining the objective meaning even here.By the power of God.--Here, again, the words hover between a general and a specific sense. As distinguished from the "Holy Ghost" in <a href="/2_corinthians/6-6.htm" title="By pureness, by knowledge, by long-suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,">2Corinthians 6:6</a>, and looking to the general use of the Greek word for "power," it seems natural to refer the word here chiefly, though, perhaps, not exclusively, to the supernatural power given by God for working miracles. (Comp. especially <a href="/2_corinthians/12-12.htm" title="Truly the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.">2Corinthians 12:12</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/2-5.htm" title="That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.">1Corinthians 2:5</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm" title="To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:">1Corinthians 12:10</a>; <a href="/context/1_corinthians/12-28.htm" title="And God has set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.">1Corinthians 12:28-29</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - By the word of truth. St. Paul now passes to the more specific endowments of the true teacher (comp. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-17.htm">2 Corinthians 2:17</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4</a>; <a href="/galatians/2-5.htm">Galatians 2:5</a>). By the power of God; literally, in power of God (<a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">2 Corinthians 4:7</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/4-20.htm">1 Corinthians 4:20</a>). "For the kingdom of God is not [only] in word, but in power." By the armour of righteousness. Here first the preposition "in" (ἐν) is changed for "through," "by means of" (διὰ). Armour; rather, arms. On the right hand and on the left. That is, both by offensive weapons and a defensive panoply (<a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11-17</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:8</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. truthful ἀληθείας (alētheias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_225.htm">Strong's 225: </a> From alethes; truth. speech λόγῳ (logō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. [and] in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] power δυνάμει (dynamei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. of God; Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. with διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. weapons ὅπλων (hoplōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3696.htm">Strong's 3696: </a> An instrument; plur: arms, weapons. Probably from a primary hepo; an implement or utensil or tool. of righteousness δικαιοσύνης (dikaiosynēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. in the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. right hand δεξιῶν (dexiōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1188.htm">Strong's 1188: </a> On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. in [the] left; ἀριστερῶν (aristerōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_710.htm">Strong's 710: </a> On the left hand. Apparently a comparative of the same as ariston; the left hand. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 6:7 In the word of truth (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 6:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 6:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 6:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 6:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>