2 Corinthians 13:8

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

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7Now I pray unto God that ye do no evil, not that we should appear approved, but that you may do that which is laudable, though we should be as reprobates.

9For we rejoice when we are weak, but ye are strong: and this also we pray for, even your perfect establishment.

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Cross References

Mark 16:17And these signs shall follow those that believe: in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

Acts 4:28to do all that thy hand and thy counsel predestined should come to pass.

Acts 13:3Then having kept a fast and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them out.

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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