On the right hand and on the left (των δεξιων κα αριστερων). Offensive weapons (οπλων) on the right, defensive on the left. See [R…

By the word of truth. That is, by making known the truths of the gospel. It was his object to make known the simple truth. He did not corr…

By the word of truth.—Both words are, in Greek, without the article, and this throws a slight shade of doubt on their meaning. Wit…

In much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fasting…

From mention of outward circumstances (vv.4b–5) Paul moves on to specify the inward qualities he sought to display (v.6) and the spiritual equipmen…

By the armor of righteousness: by righteousness you must understand — rectitude of conscience, and holiness of life. He employs t…

By the word of truth
By preaching the Gospel, truly, sincerely, without any adulteration of it, which comes from the…

The gospel is a word of grace sounding in our ears. The gospel day is a day of salvation, the means of grace are the means of salvation, the offers…

Having laid out the things that relate to enduring evil, the Apostle now mentions those that relate to practicing good. The goodne of a work consis…