If it be an envied privilege to be the son or daughter of an earthly prince, who can express the dignity and happiness of being sons and daughters of the Almighty? They have nothing in themselves, but possess all things in Christ. We should not join in friendship and acquaintance with wicked men and unbelievers. 14Do not be yoked together(X) with unbelievers. It is rather opening your heart wide to all the love of God in Christ, and letting that love just sweep through you and exercise its expulsive power till your heart is filled with love. (Redpath). d. Now is the acceptable time now is the day of salvation: By quoting and applying Isaiah 49:8, Paul wants to give the Corinthian Christians a sense of urgency. 13As a fair exchangeI speak as to my children(V)open wide your hearts(W) also. God wants us to be workers together with Him, not couch potatoes or pew potatoes together with Him. 3We (G)put no obstacle in anyone's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, 4but (H)as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: (I)by great endurance, (J)in afflictions, (K)hardships, calamities, 5(L)beatings, imprisonments, (M)riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; 6(N)by purity, (O)knowledge, patience, kindness, (P)the Holy Spirit, (Q)genuine love; 7by (R)truthful speech, and (S)the power of God; with (T)the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; 8through honor and dishonor, (U)through slander and praise. And this unequal yoke, or ungodly influence, may come through a book, a movie, a television show, a magazine, or even through worldly Christian friends. 18:4], [Ex. i. iii. Pentateuch 3 Giving no offence in any thing, that . Apparently, the Corinthian Christians still struggled with the idolatry problem Paul referred to in 1 Corinthians 8-10. 2 cor 6 ESV - Working together with him, then, we - Bible Gateway The word unbeliever applies to all destitute of true faith. And next the apostle addresses the members of the church at Corinth; and to make way for the exhortations he had to deliver to them, and that they might be taken in good part by them, he expresses his great regard to them; how free he was to communicate anything that might be profitable to them, and how much his heart was enlarged with love to them, 2Co 6:11 that there was no straitness of Spirit in him towards them, though there was so much in them towards him, 2Co 6:12. Teach Us about Faith? conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy Wisdom Literature The apostle gives several good reasons against this corrupt mixture. 2 Corinthians 6. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Open your hearts to us! We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. i. Major Prophets We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open: Paul is practicing what he preached in Ephesians 4:15: speaking the truth in love. 20:34, 41; Zeph. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) New International Version (NIV). i. From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. He genuinely loved the Corinthians with an open heart, yet he would also speak openly to them. ii. Do we thus requite the Lord, O foolish and unwise? This is no time for Christian lives consumed with ease and comfort and self-focus. Paul quotes Jeremiah 31:9 to show the benefit of separating from worldly influence: a more intimate relationship with God (I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters). of Isaiah 49:8, and is meant to express the necessity for . Their association with idols influenced their thinking, making it more and more worldly. In common conversation. 3:20; Rev. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections. Here are the things he will list to commend himself before them. Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? f. Come out from among them and be separate: This call deals with the problem of too much affection Paul mentioned in 2 Corinthians 6:12. Paul isnt complaining about these, because they were self-inflicted, but they were relevant to his need for patience. i. Belial is a word borrowed from Hebrew, meaning worthlessness or wickedness. A comparison of texts reveals that he did not feel himself bound to quote slavishly word for word, but rather according to the sense and with the purpose of applying and showing the relevance of the revelation to the circumstances of his readers. (Hughes). i. Paul wants us to understand that it is the sovereign God of heaven who offers us adoption as His children as we separate unto Him. Poetical Books Many Christians struggle at this very point. 3. Wherefore, on which account, therefore. 52:11; [ch. (Z) 15What harmony is there between Christ and Belial[b]? From apo and horizo; to set off by boundary, i.e. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible Here, he refers to the church as a whole being the temple. There is always a glorious promise for those who are willing to separate themselves from the worlds influences for the sake of godliness. 8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. Instead of a help meet, the union brings a snare. Note, Ministers of the gospel should look upon themselves as God's servants or ministers, and act in every thing suitably to that character. Ministers of the gospel should look upon themselves as God's servants, and act in every thing suitably to that character. He was a great sufferer, and met with many afflictions, was often in necessities, and wanted the conveniences, if not the necessaries, of life; in distresses, being straitened on every side, hardly knowing what to do; in stripes often (ch. As God has said: I will dwell in them "The Second Epistle to the Corinthians: The Expositor's Greek Testament" Volume 3, Section 1 (2 Corinthians-Colossians) (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1897), Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 6 (Romans-Revelation) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1832), Hodge, Charles "I & II Corinthians" (Geneva Commentaries) (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1988 reprint of 1857 edition), Hughes, Philip E. "The Second Epistle to the Corinthians" (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1962), Poole, Matthew "A Commentary on the Holy Bible" Volume 3 (Matthew-Revelation) (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1969), Redpath, Alan "The Royal Route to Heaven and Blessings Out of Buffetings: Studies in First and Second Corinthians" (Old Tappan, New Jersey: Revell, 1993). Pentateuch Their constant aim and endeavor in all things to approve themselves faithful, as became the ministers of God, v. 4. Either. 15(AJ)What accord has Christ with Belial? [2.] We are workers together with Him. Holman Christian Standard Bible. (3.) Look, now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation. c. Not to receive the grace of God in vain: The Corinthian Christians had obviously received the grace of God. For what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness? Prophets b. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? 2 corinthians 6 KJV - We then, as workers together with him, - Bible All rights reserved. 3. The gospel day is a day of salvation, the means of grace the means of salvation, the offers of the gospel the offers of salvation, and the present time the only proper time to accept of these offers: To-day, while it is called to-day. And they shall be My people., Come out from among them 6 The punishment imposed on him by the majority is sufficient for him. 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 ESV - Working together with him, then, we - Bible (2.) If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. They gained this way of looking at life or at least they stayed in it because of their ungodly associations. It would grow everything. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? a. Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? 1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. Believers, in this world, need the grace of God, to arm them against temptations, so as to bear the good report of men without pride; and so as to bear their reproaches with patience. Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers: Paul is speaking to the overly broad affections of the Corinthian Christians. It is a dishonour to the Christian's profession ( v. 16); for Christians are by profession, and should be in reality, the temples of the living Goddedicated to, and employed for, the service of God, who has promised to reside in them, to dwell and walk in them, to stand in a special relation to them, and take a special care of them, that he will be their God and they shall be his people. II Corinthians 6:2 NKJV - Bible.com 3 We put no obstacle in anyone's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, 4 but as servants of God we . English Standard Version (ESV). 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular. The Gospels Though we cannot wholly avoid seeing and hearing, and being with such, yet we should never choose them for friends. 6 As God's co-workers we urge you not to receive God's grace in vain. All rights reserved worldwide. Ezra 6:21 And the children of Israel, which were come again out of captivity, and all such as had separated themselves unto them from the filthiness of the heathen of the land, to seek the LORD God of Israel, did eat, John 6:37,38 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. (O) 15What agreement does Christ have with Belial? 2 For he says, "In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you."[ a] I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation. says the LORD Almighty.. ii. This speaks especially to the issue of influence. as being themselves temples of the living God. i. 14Do not be mismatched with unbelievers. 1. To also, I too, but I. For He says: "In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you.". Encouraging and challenging you to seek intimacy with God every day. a. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise), Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Luke-Acts and what communion hath light with darkness? If he honestly listed his trials, he will also honestly list the fruit of the Spirit and the power of God in his life. They save and gain by religion, and thus are made rich, both for the world to come and for this, when compared with their sinful, profligate state, before they received the gospel. 2 Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. i. Paul knew he needed endurance, and he knew many things in his life drew him to seek that endurance. d. Stripes, imprisonments, and tumults: As Paul continues his resume, he writes of sufferings directly inflicted by men. Johannine Writings 6As Gods co-workers(A) we urge you not to receive Gods grace in vain. We are honest, but they call us impostors. The errand or exhortation itself, namely, to comply with the gospel offers of reconciliationthat, being favoured with the gospel, they would not receive this grace of God in vain, v. 1. 1. Grace isnt given because of any works, past, present or promised; yet it is given to encourage work, not to say work is unnecessary. What caution they used not to give offence that might hinder the success of their preaching: Giving no offence in any thing, v. 3. and be separate from them, says the Lord. And because dad loves his boy, he wants him to work together with Him. of Scripture. Paul never said God works together with us. we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of Gods kindness and then ignore it. 3 Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not . The principle is that we are to be in the world, but not of the world, like a ship should be in the water, but water shouldnt be in the ship. Behold, (E)now is the (F)favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. Christ and Belial are contrary one to the other; they have opposite interests and designs, so that it is impossible there should be any concord or agreement between them. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural. They had to also be open. (2 Corinthians 6:14-18) Paul tells them to narrow their love. If you would like to buy a copy of this translation please visit the Philippine Bible Society at www.bible.org.ph. Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:11-18. We use the weapons of righteousness in the right hand for attack and the left hand for defense. 1:10; Rev. To plead is to beg, and Paul isnt too proud to beg with eternity on the line. iv. 43:6; Jer. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Of which he speaks the more boldly amongst them because his heart is open to them. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. According to 1 Corinthians 15:10, if Paul did not work as hard as he did, the grace of God would still be given to him, but in some measure it would have been given in vain. 4Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; 5in beatings, imprisonments(E) and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger;(F) 6in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit(G) and in sincere love;(H) 7in truthful speech(I) and in the power of God;(J) with weapons of righteousness(K) in the right hand and in the left; 8through glory and dishonor,(L) bad report(M) and good report; genuine, yet regarded as impostors;(N) 9known, yet regarded as unknown; dying,(O) and yet we live on;(P) beaten, and yet not killed; 10sorrowful, yet always rejoicing;(Q) poor, yet making many rich;(R) having nothing,(S) and yet possessing everything.(T). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point It really applies to any environment where we let the world influence our thinking. I. 21:7]. What agreement has the temple of God with idols? 2 Corinthians 6:17 - Bible Hub 7 So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.. In these verses we have an account of the apostle's general errand and exhortation to all to whom he preached in every place where he came, with the several arguments and methods he used. Then he addresses himself particularly to the Corinthians, giving them good cautions with great affection and strong arguments, ver 11-18. It wasnt that Paul did not love them enough (which was their claim as victims). ii. vi. Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. The caution or exhortation itself, not to mingle with unbelievers, not to be unequally yoked with them, v. 14. In what ways had the Corinthian Christians become unequally yoked together with unbelievers? As Paul quotes these passages, he isnt necessarily quoting them word-for-word from either the Hebrew or the Septuagint. The king delegates power and authority to the ambassador and reveals his agenda to the ambassador, and then the king expects the ambassador to fulfill that agenda. 2. Now, they probably claimed to be restricted by the hurt Paul caused them. The present time is the only proper season to accept of the grace that is offered, and improve that grace which is afforded: Now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation, v. 2. Grace is frequently used by St. Paul to express the favours and privileges offered to the members of the Church of Christ, not to be limited to grace given at any special moment (such as at salvation) it is offered, independently of mans faith and obedience, but it will not profit without these. (Bernard). 13 Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged. It should seem that persons differently represented the apostles in their reports; that some represented them as the best, and others as the worst, of men: by some they were counted deceivers, and run down as such; by others as true, preaching the gospel of truth, and men who were true to the trust reposed in them. And in the day of salvation I have helped you.. c. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections: The Corinthian Christians played the victim before Paul. 13I speak as to my children. 1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? Rather, it should be inspired and driven by a willing and cheerful heart. The Gospels The apostles met with honour and dishonour, good report and evil report: good men in this world must expect to meet with some dishonour and reproaches, to balance their honour and esteem; and we stand in need of the grace of God to arm us against the temptations of honour on the one hand, so as to bear good report without pride, and of dishonour on the other hand, so as to bear reproaches without impatience or recrimination. 6 Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. ESV Kid's Thinline Bible, TruTone Imitation Leather, Charcoal with Sword of the Spirit Design, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: 19-Volume New Testament Boxed Set, ESV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition--soft leather-look, brown, ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Chestnut, ESV Study Bible, Black Genuine Leather with Thumb Index. We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us. 57.) Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. It isnt our work that God helps us with. The morrow is none of ours: we know not what will be on the morrow, nor where we shall be; and we should remember that present seasons of grace are short and uncertain, and cannot be recalled when they are past. In His reference, God described Paul with words like: honor good report true well known behold we live not killed always rejoicing making many rich possessing all things. Minor Prophets Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. It means to receive the favor of God and to fail in what Paul spoke of in 1 Corinthians 15:10: But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. Why Are There So Many Different Bible Translations? 7:1; Ezek. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. b. Historical Books The gospel, when faithfully preached, and fully received, betters the condition even of the poorest. No one made him work so hard, keep so many sleepless nights, or go without food so often. 2 Corinthians 6 - Bible Study Tools 7:3; Josh. In this chapter the apostle gives an account of his general errand to all to whom he preached; with the several arguments and methods he used, ver 1-10. g. By honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. 2 Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. It speaks of joining two things that should not be joined. (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation. Hurry and SAVE on a yearly membership! We really can love too much, thinking we may just add the love of God without renouncing the ideas of Satan and this world. It is His work that He asks us to do together with Him. 2:24, 25]; See ch. Gods best for our life is never a state of ease and comfort and indulgent inactivity even if we did all those things together with Him. Their effects lay in another country, in another world. Who can touch pitch, and not be defiled by it? Pentateuch 23:12; Ezra 9:2; Neh. They are partners, and Jesus has given us the ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18). What fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? a. They would not be Christians at all had they not received the grace of God. Observe. - For he saith; that is, "God saith." The nominative is involved in the "fellow workers," so that this is hardly to be classed with those rabbinic methods of citation found also in Philo, which deliberately omit the word "God" as the speaker, and use "He" by preference.I have heard thee, etc. d. You also be open: Paul wants to see the same self-searching honesty in the Corinthian Christians that he just displayed to them. The spiritual state of the Corinthians was so bad that Paul had to write a further letter following his first, very stern one. Observe the language and way of the spirit of the gospel: it is not with roughness and severity, but with all mildness and gentleness, to beseech and entreat, to use exhortations and arguments, in order to prevail with sinners and overcome their natural unwillingness to be reconciled to God and to be happy for ever. and you shall be sons and daughters to me. It needs to come back to the simple question from Romans 12:2: Are we being conformed to this world, or are we being transformed by the renewing of your mind? And as it is the duty of the ministers of the gospel to exhort and persuade their hearers to accept of grace and mercy which are offered to them, so they are honoured with this high title of co-workers with God. Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. Believers are, and should be, righteous; but unbelievers are unrighteous. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 The Lexham English Bible (LEB) (Read 2 Corinthians 6:11-18) It is wrong for believers to join with the wicked and profane. From ek and erchomai; to issue. Minor Prophets 2 Corinthians 6 - NIV - Bible Study Tools I will be their God, Also plead with you: Paul told us that God was pleading through the ministry of the apostles (2 Corinthians 5:20). (2 Corinthians 6:3) How this responsibility affected Paul: his passion to be blameless as a servant of the gospel. When Paul quotes Scripture, he often paraphrases it. b. 7 For we live by faith, not by sight. 17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. It probably has in mind both advancing and being attacked. Particularly, the shield and the sword; the former on the left arm, the latter on the right hand. [d] Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? Impure (lewd) or specially, (demonic). What an amazing job: workers together with Him! Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a We own nothing, and yet we have everything. ii. 9 . If the world is influencing us, it is clear we are unequally yoked together with unbelievers. 2 Corinthians 6:2 For He says: "In the time of favor I - Bible Hub O Corinthians! Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural. The apostle went by a good principle in all he did, and tells them what his principles were (v. 6, 7); namely, pureness; and there is no piety without purity. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point .--The word may possibly mean "purity of motive" in its widest sense, but the use of the corresponding adjective in 2Corinthians 11:2; 1Timothy 5:22; Titus 2:3; 1Peter 3:2, and, indeed, its general sense elsewhere, is decisive in favour of "purity from sensual sin"--personal chastity.In the general state of morals throughout the empire, and especially in writing to such a . Historical Books iv. Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. (3.) He was willing to forego his salary as a minister of the gospel (1 Corinthians 9:3-15). FCA Athlete's Bible: All-In / Digital original - eBook, HCSB One Minute Bible for Students - eBook, The One Minute Bible Day by Day: A Year of Readings - eBook, HCSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students - eBook. (S)[f]17Therefore, come out from among themand be separate, says the Lord;do not touch any unclean thing,and I will welcome you. The most convincing proof is the patient endurance of character reflected in Paul's hardships and the nature of his . 3 Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: 4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; 6 By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, 7 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, 8 By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; 9 As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; 10 As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. He and his friends have wide open hearts toward everyone in Corinth. We have been beaten, been put in prison, faced angry mobs, worked to exhaustion, endured sleepless nights, and gone without food. (M) Or what fellowship does light(N) have with darkness? 12You are not limited by us, but you are limited by your own affections. 2 Corinthians 6. It is an active endurance instead of a passive waiting. We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed.
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