By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
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Gill's Exposition
By honour and dishonour,.... Some persons think and speak honourably of us, and behave in a reverent manner towards us; they wish us well, bid us God speed, receive us into their houses, and treat us…
Barnes' Notes
By the word of truth - That is, by making known the truths of the gospel. It was his object to make known the simple truth. He did not corrupt it by false mixtures of philosophy and human wisdom, but…
Adam Clarke
By the word of truth - The doctrine of truth received immediately from God, and faithfully and affectionately preached to men.
By the power of God - Confirming this doctrine, not only by the miracles…
In these verses we have an account of the apostle's general errand and exhortation to all to whom he preached in every place where he came, with the several arguments and methods he used. Observe,
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Cambridge Bible
by the word of truth i.e. the Gospel of reconciliation, with which he was entrusted. Cf. Gal 2:5; Eph 1:13; Eph 4:21; Col 1:5; 2Ti 2:15; Jas 1:18.
by the power of God This is an expression very common…
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