2 Corinthians 13:8 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁸ For we [apostles] have no power [to act] against the truth, but [only] for the truth. [Note: Paul here alludes to his gifts and ministry being intended only to promote what was right according to God’s truth].

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ For we can do nothing against the Truth [not serve any party or personal interest], but only for the Truth [which is the Gospel].

American Standard Version (1901)

⁸ For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

Common English Bible

⁸ We can’t do anything against the truth but only to help the truth.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.

2 Corinthians 13:8 Referencias Cruzadas

Mark 9:39

But Jesus said, “Do not try to stop him, for there is not anyone who performs a supernatural deed using my name that will be able to quickly say something bad about me.

1 Timothy 1:20

Among these people are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered over to Satan [Note: This probably refers to withdrawing fellowship from them. See I Cor. 5:1-5], so that they would learn not to speak against God [anymore].

2 Corinthians 13:10

This is the reason I am writing these things while away from you, so that I will not have to deal severely with you when I am there. For the Lord gave me authority to build people up [spiritually] and not to tear them down.

2 Corinthians 10:8

For even if I should boast too much about the authority the Lord gave us for building you people up [spiritually], and not tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of it.

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now we pray to God that you people will not do anything wrong. That is not so that we will appear approved [by God], but so that you will do what is right, even though we may appear to be counterfeits.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad when we are weak and you are powerful. And we are also praying for your complete restoration [i.e., to spiritual maturity]