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2 Corinthians 6:7The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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7 ἐν λόγῳ ἀληθείας, ἐν δυνάμει θεοῦ· διὰ τῶν ὅπλων τῆς δικαιοσύνης τῶν δεξιῶν καὶ ἀριστερῶν,
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2 Corinthians 6:7King James Version
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7 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
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2 Corinthians 6:7American Standard Version
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7 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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2 Corinthians 6:7The Bible in Living English
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7 in words of truth, in God’s power, by the right-hand and left-hand armament of righteousness;
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2 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 6New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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in the right hand and in the left: It seems likely that Paul here employs imagery based on the way that a soldier used his weapons. A soldier usually held his sword, a weapon of offense, in his right hand and carried his shield, for his defense, in his left. Paul used these weapons of righteousness, including God’s word, to advance the cause of truth and to defend pure worship from attack. (2Co 10:4, 5; Eph 6:16, 17; Heb 4:12) Unlike his enemies, Paul did not resort to abuse of power, deception, slander, or trickery to further his aims. (2Co 1:24; 10:9; 11:3, 13-15; 12:16, 17) Rather, he endeavored to use only means that were righteous, or just, in God’s eyes. (See Glossary, “Righteousness.”) Paul wanted all Christian ministers to be fully equipped for their vital work.
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