Parallel Verses

Amplified

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],

New American Standard Bible

in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left,

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,

Holman Bible

by the message of truth,
by the power of God;
through weapons of righteousness
on the right hand and the left,

International Standard Version

truthful speech, and divine power; through the weapons of righteousness in the right and left hands;

A Conservative Version

in word of truth, in power of God, through the weapons of righteousness of the right hand and of 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,

An Understandable Version

by preaching the truth; through the power of God [i.e., possibly including miracles]; and by [using] weapons of righteousness in [our] right and left hands. [Note: This could allude to offensive and defensive weapons and means that Paul was fully equipped to do whatever was right].

Anderson New Testament

by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand 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,

Common New Testament

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

Daniel Mace New Testament

by the preaching of truth, by the power of God, by the arms of justice, both offensive and defensive.

Darby Translation

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

Godbey New Testament

by the word of truth, by the power of God; through the arms of righteousness right and left,

Goodspeed New Testament

the truth of my teaching, and the power of God; with the weapons of uprightness for the right hand and the left,

John Wesley New Testament

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

Julia Smith Translation

In the word of truth, in the power of God, through the weapons of justice of the right hands and the left,

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

in the word of truth, in the power of God, with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and left hand,

Modern King James verseion

in the Word of Truth, in the power of God, through the weapons of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

in the words of truth, in the power of God, by the armour of righteousness of the right hand and on the left hand,

Moffatt New Testament

true words, the power of God; with the weapons of integrity for attack or for defence,

Montgomery New Testament

by a true teaching and an energy divine; by the weapons of righteousness, for attack or for defense,

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,

Noyes New Testament

in the word of truth, in the power of God, by the weapons of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

Sawyer New Testament

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

The Emphasized Bible

in love unfeigned, in discourse of truth, in power of God; through the weapons of righteousness on the right hand and left,

Thomas 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,

Twentieth Century New Testament

By the Message of Truth, and by the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;

Webster

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;

Williams New Testament

my message of truth, and the power of God; with the weapons of right-doing in my right hand and my 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,

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,

Youngs 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,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
By
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

the word
λόγος 
Logos 
word, saying, account, speech, Word , thing, not tr,
Usage: 256

of truth
ἀλήθεια 
Aletheia 
Usage: 87

by
ἐν 
En 
διά 
Dia 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
by, through, with, for, for ... sake, therefore , for this cause , because,
Usage: 2128
Usage: 527

the power
δύναμις 
Dunamis 
Usage: 95

of God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

the armour
ὅπλον 
Hoplon 
Usage: 6

δικαιοσύνη 
Dikaiosune 
Usage: 83

on the right hand
δεξιός 
Dexios 
Usage: 36

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

Devotionals

Devotionals containing 2 Corinthians 6:7

References

Fausets

Morish

Images 2 Corinthians 6:7

Prayers for 2 Corinthians 6:7

Context Readings

Afflictions Of God's Servants

6 in purity and sincerity, in knowledge and spiritual insight, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love, 7 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], 8 amid glory and dishonor; by evil report and good report; branded as deceivers and yet [vindicated as] truthful;



Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:2

But we have renounced the disgraceful things hidden because of shame; not walking in trickery or adulterating the word of God, but by stating the truth [openly and plainly], we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.

Ephesians 1:13

In Him, you also, when you heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation, and [as a result] believed in Him, were stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit [the One promised by Christ] as owned and protected [by God].

Ephesians 6:11-20

Put on the full armor of God [for His precepts are like the splendid armor of a heavily-armed soldier], so that you may be able to [successfully] stand up against all the schemes and the strategies and the deceits of the devil.

Colossians 1:5

because of the [confident] hope [of experiencing that] which is reserved and waiting for you in heaven. You previously heard of this hope in the message of truth, the gospel [regarding salvation]

Psalm 119:43


And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
For I wait for Your ordinances.

Proverbs 3:16


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

Isaiah 11:5


And righteousness will be the belt around His loins,
And faithfulness the belt around His waist.

Isaiah 59:17


For He [the Lord] put on righteousness like a coat of armor,
And salvation like a helmet on His head;
He put on garments of vengeance for clothing
And covered Himself with zeal [and great love for His people] as a cloak.

Mark 16:20

And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord was working with them and confirming the word by the signs that followed.]

Acts 11:21

And the hand (the power and presence) of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord [for salvation, accepting and drawing near to Jesus as Messiah and Savior].

Romans 13:12-13

The night [this present evil age] is almost gone and the day [of Christ’s return] is almost here. So let us fling away the works of darkness and put on the [full] armor of light.

1 Corinthians 1:24

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

1 Corinthians 2:4-5

And my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom [using clever rhetoric], but [they were delivered] in demonstration of the [Holy] Spirit [operating through me] and of [His] power [stirring the minds of the listeners and persuading them],

2 Corinthians 1:18-20

But [as surely as] God is faithful and means what He says, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No” [at the same time].

2 Corinthians 7:14

For if I have boasted to him at all concerning you, I was not disappointed. But just as everything we ever said to you was true, so our boasting [about you] to Titus has proved true also.

2 Corinthians 10:4-5

The weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood]. Our weapons are divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.

2 Corinthians 13:4

For even though He was crucified in weakness [yielding Himself], yet He lives [resurrected] by the power of God [His Father]. For we too are weak in Him [as He was humanly weak], yet we are alive and well [in fellowship] with Him because of the power of God directed toward you.

Ephesians 1:19-20

and [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength

Ephesians 3:20

Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us,

Ephesians 4:21

If in fact you have [really] heard Him and have been taught by Him, just as truth is in Jesus [revealed in His life and personified in Him],

1 Thessalonians 5:8

But since we [believers] belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope and confident assurance of salvation.

2 Timothy 2:15

Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought the good and worthy and noble fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith [firmly guarding the gospel against error].

Hebrews 2:4

[and besides this evidence] God also testifying with them [confirming the message of salvation], both by signs and wonders and by various miracles [carried out by Jesus and the apostles] and by [granting to believers the] gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will.

James 1:18

It was of His own will that He gave us birth [as His children] by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits of His creatures [a prime example of what He created to be set apart to Himself—sanctified, made holy for His divine purposes].

Exodus 14:22

The Israelites went into the middle of the sea on dry land, and the waters formed a wall to them on their right hand and on their left.

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