2 Corinthians 13:8

We have no power at all against the truth, but we have power in the service of the truth.

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In The King James Version

For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

In Context

7We pray to God that you may do nothing wrong, not that we may be seen to stand the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may seem not to stand the test.

9We are glad when we are weak, if you are strong. And what we pray for is that you may become perfect.

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Cross References

Mark 16:17Moreover these signs will attend those who believe. In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new languages;

Acts 4:28yet only to do what you, by your power and of your own will, did long ago destine to be done.

Acts 13:3Accordingly, after fasting and prayer, they placed their hands on them and dismissed them.

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 →

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