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in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
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Ministry of Truth and Power
Paul's ministry was validated by two key elements: the "word of truth" and the "power of God." Commentators explain this means he relied on proclaiming the uncorrupted gospel, not human philosophy. This message was accompanied by God's tangible power, seen both in miracles and in the spiritual transformation of people's lives.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
On the right hand and on the left (των δεξιων κα αριστερων). Offensive weapons (οπλων) on the right, defensive on the left. See [R…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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Baptist
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…
16th Century
Protestant
By the armor of righteousness: by righteousness you must understand — rectitude of conscience, and holiness of life. He employs t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Having laid out the things that relate to enduring evil, the Apostle now mentions those that relate to practicing good. The goodness of a work cons…
