2 Corinthians 6:6-8

Expanded Bible

⁶ ·We show we are servants of God by our pure lives [^L…in/by purity; ^CPaul continues the same list, but moves to positive character traits], ·our understanding [^L…in/by knowledge], patience, and kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by ·true [sincere; unhypocritical] love, ⁷ by ·speaking the truth [or the message/word of truth; ^Cthe Gospel], and by God’s power. ·We use our right living [^L…with weapons of righteousness] ·to defend ourselves against everything [or both to attack (with a sword) and defend (with a shield); ^Lin our right hands and in our left]. ⁸ ·Some people honor us, but others blame us [^L…through honor/glory and dishonor/disgrace…]. ·Some people say evil things about us, but others say good things [^L…through slander and praise…]. ·Some people say we are liars, but we speak the truth [^L…(treated) as deceivers, yet true…].