2 Corinthians 13:8

for we-are_not_being-enabled anything against of{the truth}; contrariwise, over/for-the-sake of{the truth},

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7Moreover, we-are-vowing toward the God not to-do you nothing bad, not in-which-place we may-be-revealed esteem-able/reputable/creditable/approvable/qualified; contrariwise, in-which-place you may-be-doing the good. Moreover, we may-be-being as un-esteem-able/disreputable/discredited/unapproved/unqualified,

9for we-are-joying when-supposing we may-be-being-weak; moreover, you may-be-being enabled/empowered[adjective], the-same, and we-are-vowing the fit-down/adjust/equip-sis[i.e. state of being fitted-down/adjusted/equipped] of{you}.

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Cross References

Mark 16:17Moreover, signs to{the believe[ing]}, the-same[neuter], will-accompany-beside. In to{the name} of{me} they-will-cast-out demons, they-will-speak to{new tongues},

Acts 4:28to-do as-much-as the hand of{you} and the intention of{you} predefines/designates to-be-become,

Acts 13:3Then, fast[ing] and pray[ing] and upon-place[ing] the hands to{same}, they-loose-off/away.

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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