2 Corinthians 6:7

Truth. See on John 1:14; 8:32. No more exacting requirement is made of the minister than the proclamation of truth without diminishing from, or adding to, it. To be the embodiment of truth, in life, in word, in deed, constitutes the ultimate test of genuineness. God is truth (Ps. 31:5; Jer. 10:10), and truth is eternal as God is eternal (Ps. 100:5; 146:6). Christ incarnate was the full and perfect revelation of truth (John 14:6). Truth must be sought for diligently and made a means of regeneration (James 1:18) and sanctification (John 17:17), and a pattern for daily conduct (3 John 3, 4). Truth is of little value when entertained as an intellectual concept only (John 3:21; 1 John 1:6), for the wholehearted acceptance of truth means complete obedience to all of God’s revealed will. The possession and practice of truth is the mark of a true Christian (see on Matt. 7:21–27).

Power. Gr. dunamis, “strength,” “ability,” “inherent power.” Truth and power are complementary. The truth of God without the power of God has no practical value. Power alone, without truth, leads to oppression. Truth and power both come from God, and both must be under the control of love (see on ch. 5:14). The only valid authority for religious belief is truth as set forth in the Word of God, applied to the life by the power of God, and held under the control of His love.

Armour of righteousness. Paul uses the figure of warfare to describe the lot of the Christian (Eph. 6:11–17). To be clothed with the panoply of Christ’s armor is to be clothed with His righteousness.