2 Corinthians 6:7-9

Expanded Bible

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…]. ⁹ ·We are not known, but we are well known [^L…as unknown, yet known…]. ·We seem to be dying, but we continue to live [^L…as dying, yet look/behold we live!]. ·We are punished [^L…as punished/scourged], but we are not killed.