<p>6:7 <i>In the word of truth, in the power of God- </i>The word of truth is the Gospel (Col. 1:5), and Paul's truthful preaching of it was confirmed by the power of God allowing miracles to be done to confirm his preaching.</p><p><i>By the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left- </i>The idea is of a warrior holding weapons in both hands, defensive in one, offensive weapons in the other.</p>