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2 Corinthians 6

2 Cor. 6:7 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the word
logos (Greek #3056)
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
KJV usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Pronounce: log'-os
Origin: from 3004
of truth
aletheia (Greek #225)
truth
KJV usage: true, X truly, truth, verity.
Pronounce: al-ay'-thi-a
Origin: from 227
k, by
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the power
dunamis (Greek #1411)
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
KJV usage: ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-is
Origin: from 1410
l of God
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
the armor
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hoplon (Greek #3696)
an implement or utensil or tool (literally or figuratively, especially, offensive for war)
KJV usage: armour, instrument, weapon.
Pronounce: hop'-lon
Origin: probably from a primary ἕπω (to be busy about)
m of righteousness
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
dikaiosune (Greek #1343)
equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
KJV usage: righteousness.
Pronounce: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
Origin: from 1342
on the right hand
dexios (Greek #1188)
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
KJV usage: right (hand, side).
Pronounce: dex-ee-os'
Origin: from 1209
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
on the left
aristeros (Greek #710)
the left hand (as second-best)
KJV usage: left (hand).
Pronounce: ar-is-ter-os'
Origin: apparently a comparative of the same as 712
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2 Cor. 4:2• 2But we have rejected the hidden things of shame, not walking in deceit, nor falsifying the word of God, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men before God. (2 Cor. 4:2)
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1 Cor. 2:4• 4and my word and my preaching, not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power; (1 Cor. 2:4)
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Eph. 6:11• 11Put on the panoply of God, that ye may be able to stand against the artifices of the devil: (Eph. 6:11)
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Armor; Armour,
God,
Power,
Righteousness,
Truth

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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the word.
2 Cor. 1:18‑20• 18Now God is faithful, that our word to you is not yea and nay.
 19For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, he who has been preached by us among you (by me and Silvanus and Timotheus), did not become yea and nay, but yea *is* in him.
 20For whatever promises of God there are, in him is the yea, and in him the amen, for glory to God by us. (2 Cor. 1:18‑20)
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2 Cor. 4:2• 2But we have rejected the hidden things of shame, not walking in deceit, nor falsifying the word of God, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men before God. (2 Cor. 4:2)
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2 Cor. 7:14• 14Because if I boasted to him anything about you, I have not been put to shame; but as we have spoken to you all things in truth, so also our boasting to Titus has been the truth; (2 Cor. 7:14)
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Psa. 119:43• 43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; because I have hoped in thy judgments. (Psa. 119:43)
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Eph. 1:13• 13in whom *ye* also have trusted, having heard the word of the truth, the glad tidings of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, ye have been sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, (Eph. 1:13)
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Eph. 4:21• 21if ye have heard him and been instructed in him according as the truth is in Jesus; (Eph. 4:21)
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Col. 1:5• 5on account of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens; of which ye heard before in the word of the truth of the glad tidings, (Col. 1:5)
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2 Tim. 2:15• 15Strive diligently to present thyself approved to God, a workman that has not to be ashamed, cutting in a straight line the word of truth. (2 Tim. 2:15)
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James 1:18• 18According to his own will begat he us by the word of truth, that we should be a certain first-fruits of *his* creatures. (James 1:18)
the power.
2 Cor. 10:4‑5• 4For the arms of our warfare are not fleshly, but powerful according to God to the overthrow of strongholds;
 5overthrowing reasonings and every high thing that lifts itself up against the knowledge of God, and leading captive every thought into the obedience of the Christ; (2 Cor. 10:4‑5)
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2 Cor. 13:4• 4for if indeed he has been crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God's power; for indeed *we* are weak in him, but we shall live with him by God's power towards you,) (2 Cor. 13:4)
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Mark 16:20• 20And they, going forth, preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs following upon it. (Mark 16:20)
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Acts 11:21• 21And the Lord's hand was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord. (Acts 11:21)
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1 Cor. 1:24• 24but to those that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ God's power and God's wisdom. (1 Cor. 1:24)
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1 Cor. 2:4‑5• 4and my word and my preaching, not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power;
 5that your faith might not stand in men's wisdom, but in God's power. (1 Cor. 2:4‑5)
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Eph. 1:19‑20• 19and what the surpassing greatness of his power towards us who believe, according to the working of the might of his strength,
 20in which he wrought in the Christ in raising him from among the dead, and he set him down at his right hand in the heavenlies, (Eph. 1:19‑20)
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Eph. 3:20• 20But to him that is able to do far exceedingly above all which we ask or think, according to the power which works in us, (Eph. 3:20)
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Heb. 2:4• 4God bearing, besides, witness with them to it, both by signs and wonders, and various acts of power, and distributions of the Holy Spirit, according to his will? (Heb. 2:4)
the armour.
Isa. 11:5• 5And righteousness shall be the girdle of his reins, and faithfulness the girdle of his loins. (Isa. 11:5)
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Isa. 59:17• 17And he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak. (Isa. 59:17)
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Rom. 13:12‑13• 12The night is far spent, and the day is near; let us cast away therefore the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
 13As in the day, let us walk becomingly; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and lasciviousness, not in strife and emulation. (Rom. 13:12‑13)
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Eph. 6:11,13,14‑20• 11Put on the panoply of God, that ye may be able to stand against the artifices of the devil:
 13For this reason take to you the panoply of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having accomplished all things, to stand.
 14Stand therefore, having girt about your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
 15and shod your feet with the preparation of the glad tidings of peace:
 16besides all these, having taken the shield of faith with which ye will be able to quench all the inflamed darts of the wicked one.
 17Have also the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God's word;
 18praying at all seasons, with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching unto this very thing with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;
 19and for me in order that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the glad tidings,
 20for which I am an ambassador bound with a chain, that I may be bold in it as I ought to speak. (Eph. 6:11,13,14‑20)
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1 Thess. 5:8• 8but *we* being of the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as helmet the hope of salvation; (1 Thess. 5:8)
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2 Tim. 4:7• 7I have combated the good combat, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Tim. 4:7)
on the right.
Ex. 14:22• 22And the children of Israel went through the midst of the sea on the dry ground; and the waters were a wall to them on their right hand and on their left. (Ex. 14:22)
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Prov. 3:16• 16Length of days is in her right hand; in her left hand riches and honour. (Prov. 3:16)
• We are told to put on the armor in order to withstand the powers and wiles of evil; not to stand before God, in which case we hear of a robe, not of arms. Clearly then righteousness in the practical sense is in question, rather than the righteousness of God. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 6:7-10” by W. Kelly)
• The apostle is insisting here, not on the standing of the believer, but on the avoidance of all which could expose the ministry to reproach. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 6:7-10” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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in the word of truth, in the power of God; through the arms of righteousness on the right hand and left,

W. Kelly Translation

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in [the] word of truth, in [the] power of God. Througha the arms of righteousness on the right and left,

WK Translation Notes

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Or, "with."