2 Corinthians 6:7 “in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righte…”

2 Corinthians 6:7

in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

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,

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,

Geneva Bible 1599

By the worde of trueth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousnesse on the right hand, and on the left,

Darby Translation

in [the] word of truth, in [the] power of God; through the arms of righteousness on the right hand and 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,

Bible in Basic English

In the true word, in the power of God; with the arms of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

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Cross references

“the word”

2 Corinthians 4:2 2 Timothy 2:15 James 1:18 2 Corinthians 7:14 Psalm 119:43 Ephesians 1:13

2 Corinthians 4:2 · BSB

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…

2 Timothy 2:15 · BSB

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

James 1:18 · BSB

He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.

2 Corinthians 7:14 · BSB

Indeed, I was not embarrassed by anything I had boasted to him about you. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus has proved to be true as well.

Psalm 119:43 · BSB

Never take Your word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments.

Ephesians 1:13 · BSB

And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

“the power”

2 Corinthians 13:4 Ephesians 3:20 Mark 16:20 Acts 11:21 1 Corinthians 1:24 Hebrews 2:4

2 Corinthians 13:4 · BSB

For He was indeed crucified in weakness, yet He lives by God’s power. For we are also weak in Him, yet by God’s power we will live with Him concerning you.

Ephesians 3:20 · BSB

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

Mark 16:20 · BSB

And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it.

Acts 11:21 · BSB

The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.

1 Corinthians 1:24 · BSB

but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Hebrews 2:4 · BSB

and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.

“the armour”

1 Thessalonians 5:8 2 Timothy 4:7 Isaiah 59:17 Isaiah 11:5 Romans 13:12 Romans 13:13

1 Thessalonians 5:8 · BSB

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.

2 Timothy 4:7 · BSB

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Isaiah 59:17 · BSB

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.

Isaiah 11:5 · BSB

Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist.

Romans 13:12 · BSB

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.

Romans 13:13 · BSB

Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

“on the right”

Proverbs 3:16 Exodus 14:22

Proverbs 3:16 · BSB

Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

Exodus 14:22 · BSB

and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;

8through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;

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