2 Corinthians 6:8; As Deceivers and Yet True

2 Corinthians 6:8 By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;

The Apostle Paul is considered a fake to some, a deceiver or impostor to many and yet, as William MacDonald observed, “he is true for all that. He is no impostor, but a genuine servant of the Most High God.”

Our Lord Jesus Himself was called a deceiver in Matthew 27:63 “Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.” Jesus’ tomb was made doubly secure to ensure no foul play Matthew 27:64 “Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.” Yet Jesus truly rose from the dead! Jesus appeared His disciples in His resurrection body – Matthew 28:9-10 “And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.” Jesus is the truly Son of God, Saviour of the world.

May the Lord strengthen His servants who may suffer false accusations in the course of their walk with God. Amen.