Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; New Living Translation We faithfully preach the truth. 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. English Standard Version by truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; Berean Standard Bible in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; Berean Literal Bible in the word of truth, in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; King James Bible By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, New King James Version by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, New American Standard Bible in the word of truth, and in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left, NASB 1995 in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left, NASB 1977 in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left, Legacy Standard Bible in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left, Amplified Bible 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], Christian Standard Bible by the word of truth, by the power of God; through weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left, Holman Christian Standard Bible by the message of truth, by the power of God; through weapons of righteousness on the right hand and the left, American Standard Version in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, Contemporary English Version 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. English Revised Version in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, GOD'S WORD® Translation truthfulness, and the presence of God's power. We demonstrate that we are God's servants Good News Translation by our message of truth, and by the power of God. We have righteousness as our weapon, both to attack and to defend ourselves. International Standard Version truthful speech, and divine power; through the weapons of righteousness in the right and left hands; Majority Standard Bible in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; NET Bible by truthful teaching, by the power of God, with weapons of righteousness both for the right hand and for the left, New Heart English Bible in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, Webster's Bible Translation By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, Weymouth New Testament by the proclamation of the truth, by the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness, wielded in both hands; World English Bible in the word of truth, in the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionin the word of truth, in the power of God, through the armor of righteousness, on the right and on the left, Berean Literal Bible in the word of truth, in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; Young's Literal Translation in the word of truth, in the power of God, through the armour of the righteousness, on the right and on the left, Smith's Literal Translation In the word of truth, in the power of God, through the weapons of justice of the right hands and the left, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armour of justice on the right hand and on the left; Catholic Public Domain Version with the Word of truth, with the power of God, and with the armor of justice to the right and to the left; New American Bible in truthful speech, in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness at the right and at the left; New Revised Standard Version truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBy the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, Aramaic Bible in Plain English 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, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentby the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, Godbey New Testament by the word of truth, by the power of God; through the arms of righteousness right and left, Haweis New Testament by the word of truth, by the power of God, with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left, Mace New Testament by the preaching of truth, by the power of God, by the arms of justice, both offensive and defensive. Weymouth New Testament by the proclamation of the truth, by the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness, wielded in both hands; Worrell New Testament in the word of truth, in the power of God; through the weapons of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, Worsley New Testament 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, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Hardships and God's Grace…6in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; 7in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; 8through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;… Cross References Ephesians 6:13-17 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. ... Isaiah 59:17 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. Romans 13:12 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. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 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. Hebrews 4:12 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. 2 Timothy 2:15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth. John 17:17 Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. 1 Corinthians 2:4 My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, 2 Corinthians 4:2 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. 2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. Philippians 1:18 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, 1 Peter 1:22 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. Psalm 119:43 Never take Your word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments. Proverbs 12:17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. Isaiah 11:5 Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist. Treasury of Scripture 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. 2 Corinthians 1:18-20 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay… 2 Corinthians 4:2 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. 2 Corinthians 7:14 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. 2 Corinthians 10:4,5 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) … 2 Corinthians 13:4 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. Mark 16:20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. the armour. Isaiah 11:5 And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. Isaiah 59:17 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. Romans 13:12,13 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. Exodus 14:22 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. Proverbs 3:16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. Jump to Previous Armor Armour Arms Hand Hands Power Proclamation Right Righteousness Speech True. Truth Truthful Weapons Wielded WordJump to Next Armor Armour Arms Hand Hands Power Proclamation Right Righteousness Speech True. Truth Truthful Weapons Wielded Word2 Corinthians 6 1. That he has approved himself a faithful minister of Christ by his exhortations,3. and by integrity of life, 4. and by patiently enduring all kinds of affliction and disgrace for the gospel. 10. Of which he speaks the more boldly amongst them because his heart is open to them, 13. and he expects the like affection from them again; 14. exhorting them to flee the society and pollutions of idolaters, 17. as being themselves temples of the living God. in truthful speech The phrase "in truthful speech" emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in the proclamation of the Gospel. The Greek word for "truthful" is "alētheia," which signifies not just factual accuracy but also sincerity and authenticity. In the historical context of Corinth, a city known for its philosophical debates and rhetorical prowess, Paul underscores that the message of Christ is not about eloquence or persuasion but about truth. This truth is rooted in the character of God, who is the ultimate source of all truth. For the believer, speaking truthfully is a reflection of living in alignment with God's nature and commands. and in the power of God with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left By the power of God.--Here, again, the words hover between a general and a specific sense. As distinguished from the "Holy Ghost" in 2Corinthians 6:6, 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 2Corinthians 12:12; 1Corinthians 2:5; 1Corinthians 12:10; 1Corinthians 12:28-29.) . . . Verse 7. - By the word of truth. St. Paul now passes to the more specific endowments of the true teacher (comp. 2 Corinthians 2:17; 2 Corinthians 4:2; 1 Corinthians 2:4; Galatians 2:5). By the power of God; literally, in power of God (2 Corinthians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 2:4; 1 Corinthians 4:20). "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 (2 Corinthians 10:4; Ephesians 6:11-17; 1 Thessalonians 5:8).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek inἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: 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 Strong's 225: From alethes; truth. speech λόγῳ (logō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: 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 Strong's 1722: 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 Strong's 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. of God; Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. with διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 3696: An instrument; plur: arms, weapons. Probably from a primary hepo; an implement or utensil or tool. of righteousness δικαιοσύνης (dikaiosynēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1343: From dikaios; equity; specially justification. in the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 1188: On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. in [the] left; ἀριστερῶν (aristerōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 710: On the left hand. Apparently a comparative of the same as ariston; the left hand. 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