Against the truth (κατα της αληθειας). He means in the long run. We can hinder and hold down the truth by evil deeds ([Reference R…

For we. That is, we the apostles.

Can do nothing against the truth, etc. That is, we who are under the influence of the Sp…

For we can do nothing against the truth.—Better, perhaps, we are powerless. Here, again, the meaning lies below …

This verse, which reads like a proverb, bears one of two meanings in this context. (1) Paul’s concern was that truth, especially the truth of the G…

For we can do nothing: That is to say—"I do not seek or desire any other power than what the Lord has conferred on me, so that I may promo…

For we can do nothing against the truth
The apostles had no power, nor could they, nor did they desire to exercise a…

The most desirable thing we can ask of God, for ourselves and our friends, is to be kept from sin, so that we and they may not do evil. We have far…

After threatening God’s severe judgment, the Apostle warns them to be ready so that they will not experience it. First, he gives the admonition; se…