2 Corinthians 13:8
For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
In Context
9In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.
Cross References
1 Kings 22:28But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”
2 Kings 2:23From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!”
Proverbs 26:2Like a fluttering sparrow or darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.
Mark 16:17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
Acts 4:28They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.
Acts 13:3And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 13:8-11
The Apostle Asserts His Claims. ( a. d. 57.) 7 Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates. 8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. 9 For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection. 10 Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and… Read the whole commentary →