2 Corinthians 6:7

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does 2 Corinthians 6:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
2 Corinthians 6:7 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Corinthians 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“By the word of truth, etc..] By preaching the Gospel, truly, sincerely, without any adulteration of it, which comes from the God of truth, has for its subject matter Christ, who is the truth, and into which ministers are guided by the Spirit of truth, and every doctrine of which is truth: by the power of God; accompanying the word to the conversion and salvation of multitudes of souls; or by the signs, wonders, and miracles which were wrought for the confirmation of it: by the armour of righteousness, on the right hand, and on the left: meaning, either the whole armour of God, with which a Christian is all over clothed from head to foot, and in the strength of Christ may engage any adversary…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“By the word of truth, by the power of God--rather, "IN . . . in," &c. As to "the word of truth" (compare Co2 4:2; Col 1:5), and "the (miraculous) power of God" (Co2 4:7); Co1 2:4, "in demonstration of the Spirit and of power." by the armour--Greek, "through" or "by means of the armor." "Righteousness," which is the breastplate alone in Eph 6:13-17, here is made the whole Christian panoply (compare Co2 10:4). on . . . right . . . and . . . left--that is, guarding on every side.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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 corrupt it by false mixtures of philosophy and human wisdom, but communicated it as it had been revealed to him. The object of the appointment of the Christian ministry is to make known the truth, and when that is done it cannot but be that they will commend their office and work to the favorable regards of people. By the power of God - By the divine power which attended the preaching of the gospel. Most of the ancient commentators explain this of the power of working miracles - Bloomfield. But it probably includes all the displays of divine power which…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“By the convincing and converting power of God - Accompanying his word; and also attesting it by divers miracles. By the armour of righteousness on the right hand and the left - That is, on all sides; the panoply or whole armour of God. 2 Corinthians 6:8”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the word: Co2 1:18-20, Co2 4:2, Co2 7:14; Psa 119:43; Eph 1:13, Eph 4:21; Col 1:5; Ti2 2:15; Jam 1:18 the power: Co2 10:4, Co2 10:5, Co2 13:4; Mar 16:20; Act 11:21; Co1 1:24, Co1 2:4, Co1 2:5; Eph 1:19, Eph 1:20, Eph 3:20; Heb 2:4 the armour: Isa 11:5, Isa 59:17; Rom 13:12, Rom 13:13; Eph 6:11, Eph 6:13, Eph 6:14-20; Th1 5:8; Ti2 4:7 on the right: Exo 14:22; Pro 3:16 2 Corinthians 6:8”
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