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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 6:7
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 6:7
On the right hand and on the left (των δεξιων κα αριστερων). Offensive weapons (οπλων) on the right, defensive on the left. See [R…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 6:7
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 6:4–10
19th Century
Preacher
In much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fasting…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 6:7
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…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 6:7
16th Century
Theologian
By the armor of righteousness: by righteousness you must understand — rectitude of conscience, and holiness of life. He employs t…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 6:7
17th Century
Pastor
By the word of truth
By preaching the Gospel, truly, sincerely, without any adulteration of it, which comes from the…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 6:1–10
17th Century
Minister
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…