2 Corinthians 13:8

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

Because we are able to do nothing against what is true, but only for it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For we can do nothing against the truth; but for the truth.

Free Bible Version

We can't do anything against the truth, only for the truth.

Geneva Bible 1599

For wee can not doe any thing against the trueth, but for the trueth.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

If you do what is right, I will not discipline you, because it would not be right for me to do that if you are conducting your lives the way you should, like God’s true message says that you should. What God asks me to do is to help people to know and obey his true message.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For we are not able to do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

for we are not able to do anything against the truth, but for the truth;

Context

Examine Yourselves

⁷Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.⁸For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.⁹In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.

Sermons

The Father of Lies and a Murderer

Timothy Tow

Epistle 80

George Fox

Summary

In this verse, the apostle Paul expresses his desire for the Corinthian church to be strong and mature in their faith. He emphasizes that his authority as an apostle is given to build up the church, not to tear it down. Paul's ultimate goal is for the Corinthians to grow in their relationship with God, demonstrating the power of Christ working within them. This verse highlights the importance of unity, edification, and spiritual growth within the body of believers, reflecting God's heart for His people to be strengthened and encouraged in their faith.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth - As we are the apostles of God, we cannot bring to you any false doctrine; and, as we profess to be under the influence of God's Spirit, we cannot do any thing that is opposed to that truth, or which might be prejudicial to it. On the contrary, what we say and do is for that truth, to propagate and establish it. The Gospel of Jesus is truth; and my testimony concerning it is truth also. In my coming, and in my rod, you have nothing to fear, if you retain and abide in this truth.