That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
Parallel translations
- WEB To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?
- BSB to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?
- NKJV That I may make you know the certainty of the words of truth, That you may answer words of truth To those who send to you?
- NASB To make you know the certainty of the words of truth, So that you may correctly answer him who sent you?
- NLT In this way, you may know the truth and take an accurate report to those who sent you.
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Quick answer
The instruction aims to ground you in dependable truth so you can answer truthfully to those who rely on you.
Overview
Wisdom equips a person to be trustworthy in word, giving sound and accurate answers. Such reliability serves both the student and those who depend on his report. This love of truth reflects the character of God, who cannot lie, and points to Christ, who is Himself "the truth" (John 14:6).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Pet 3:15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
- Luke 1:3–4It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
- John 20:31But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
- 1 Jn 5:13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
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