2 Corinthians 13:8 KJV — MannaFest

2 Corinthians 13:8

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

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ASV

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

WEB

For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.

YLT

for we are not able to do anything against the truth, but for the truth;

DBT

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

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2 Corinthians — Paul's most personal letter. A defense of gospel ministry under pressure — comfort and conflict, giving and glory, weakness and power — with the tone shifting markedly at chapter 10.

Author: Paul, with Timothy (1:1)
Date: c. AD 55–56, from Macedonia

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20 verses on the floor

John 15:5
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.
Mark 9:39
But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
Acts 4:28–30
For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
Hebrews 2:3–4
How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;

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, We can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. If therefore they did not do evil, nor act contrary to their profession of the gospel, the apostle had no power nor authority to punish them.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

Our apostolic power is given us that we may use it not against, but for the furtherance of, the truth. Where you are free from fault, there is no scope for its exercise: and this I desire.

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

For we can do nothing against the truth - Neither against that which is just and right, nor against those who walk according to the truth of the gospel.

John Wesley (NT Notes)· Explanatory Notes upon the Bible, 1765evangelical

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