2 Corinthians - Chapter 6

2 Corinthians 6.1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 Corinthians 6.2 (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.) 2 Corinthians 6.3 Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: 2 Corinthians 6.4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 2 Corinthians 6.5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; 2 Corinthians 6.6 By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, 2 Corinthians 6.7 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, 2 Corinthians 6.8 By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; 2 Corinthians 6.9 As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; 2 Corinthians 6.10 As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. 2 Corinthians 6.11 O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. 2 Corinthians 6.12 Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels. 2 Corinthians 6.13 Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged. 2 Corinthians 6.14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6.15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 2 Corinthians 6.16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 2 Corinthians 6.17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. 2 Corinthians 6.18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

2 Corinthians : Chapter 6

Exhortation to Holiness and Separation

Chapter 6 of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians calls us to reflect on holiness and separation in our Christian lives. The Apostle Paul, through his impassioned message, demonstrates his love and concern for the Corinthians, reminding them of the importance of living a gospel life.

The Apostle's Sufferings and Integrity

In this chapter, Paul movingly describes the suffering he endured for the sake of his ministry and his integrity in the face of challenges. He emphasizes the urgency of salvation, Christian purity, and the danger of establishing alliances with those who do not share the faith. His call goes beyond mere exhortation; This is an emotional appeal to reciprocal affection between him and the Corinthians. Five biblical passages that correlate with the themes of the chapter To better understand the themes Paul addresses, let's consider five biblical passages that resonate with his message: Isaiah 49:8: "Thus says the Lord: 'In an acceptable time I will answer you, and in a day of salvation I will help you; I will keep you and make you a covenant for the people, to restore the land and distribute its abandoned goods.'" This verse, quoted by Paul in 2 Corinthians 6:2, underscores the urgency of salvation. 1 Corinthians 3:16: "Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" This passage relates to Paul's statement in 2 Corinthians 6:16 that we are the temple of the living God. Ephesians 5:11: "Do not share in the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them to the light." This verse complements Paul's exhortation in 2 Corinthians 6:14 about not being unequally yoked with unbelievers. Leviticus 26:12: "I will walk among you and be your God, and you shall be my people." This Old Testament passage is quoted by Paul in 2 Corinthians 6:16, emphasizing the covenant relationship with God. Revelation 18:4: "Then I heard another voice from heaven saying, 'Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins, and so that the plagues that will come upon her will not befall you.'" This verse echoes Paul's exhortation in 2 Corinthians 6:17 to come out from among unbelievers and be separate. Meditating on these passages, we are invited to live in the light of truth and fully engage in our relationship with God, remaining faithful to our call to holiness.