By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
We're equipped with truth as our message, God's power backing us up, and righteousness protecting us from every angle.
Truth, power, and protection, you're covered from all sides when you're walking with God.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul is defending his ministry against false apostles and critics in the Corinthian church, emphasizing the genuine tools he uses as a servant of God. This verse is part of a list where Paul highlights spiritual weapons like the word of truth, which refers to the authentic Gospel message, amid the challenges of the first-century Greco-Roman world filled with idolatry and moral corruption. Written around AD 55-57 from Macedonia, this passage reflects Paul's experiences of persecution and his reliance on divine empowerment to spread the faith.
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