2 Corinthians 13:8

New English Translation

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

Cross References

1 Kings 22:28

Micaiah said, “If you really do safely return, then the Lord has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take note, all you people.”

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the Lord.

Proverbs 26:2

Like a fluttering bird or like a flying swallow, so a curse without cause does not come to rest.

Mark 9:39

But Jesus said, “Do not stop him, because no one who does a miracle in my name will be able soon afterward to say anything bad about me.

2 Corinthians 10:8

For if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of doing so.

2 Corinthians 13:10

Because of this I am writing these things while absent, so that when I arrive I may not have to deal harshly with you by using my authority – the Lord gave it to me for building up, not for tearing down!

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now we pray to God that you may not do anything wrong, not so that we may appear to have passed the test, but so that you may do what is right even if we may appear to have failed the test.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified.

1 Timothy 1:20

Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.