2 Corinthians 13:8

New American Bible - revised edition

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

Cross References

1 Kings 22:28

But Micaiah said, “If you return in safety, the Lord has not spoken through me.” (He also said, “Hear, O peoples, all of you.”) Ahab at Ramoth-gilead.

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel prevail against the Lord.

Proverbs 26:2

Like the sparrow in its flitting, like the swallow in its flight, a curse uncalled-for never lands.

Mark 9:39

Jesus replied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me.

2 Corinthians 10:8

And even if I should boast a little too much of our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I shall not be put to shame.

2 Corinthians 13:10

I am writing this while I am away, so that when I come I may not have to be severe in virtue of the authority that the Lord has given me to build up and not to tear down.

2 Corinthians 13:7

But we pray to God that you may not do evil, not that we may appear to have passed the test but that you may do what is right, even though we may seem to have failed.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong. What we pray for is your improvement.

1 Timothy 1:20

among them Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.