2 Corinthiens - Caput 6

2 Corinthiens 6.1 adiuvantes autem et exhortamur ne in vacuum gratiam Dei recipiatis 2 Corinthiens 6.2 ait enim tempore accepto exaudivi te et in die salutis adiuvavi te ecce nunc tempus acceptabile ecce nunc dies salutis 2 Corinthiens 6.3 nemini dantes ullam offensionem ut non vituperetur ministerium 2 Corinthiens 6.4 sed in omnibus exhibeamus nosmet ipsos sicut Dei ministros in multa patientia in tribulationibus in necessitatibus in angustiis 2 Corinthiens 6.5 in plagis in carceribus in seditionibus in laboribus in vigiliis in ieiuniis 2 Corinthiens 6.6 in castitate in scientia in longanimitate in suavitate in Spiritu Sancto in caritate non ficta 2 Corinthiens 6.7 in verbo veritatis in virtute Dei per arma iustitiae a dextris et sinistris 2 Corinthiens 6.8 per gloriam et ignobilitatem per infamiam et bonam famam ut seductores et veraces sicut qui ignoti et cogniti 2 Corinthiens 6.9 quasi morientes et ecce vivimus ut castigati et non mortificati 2 Corinthiens 6.10 quasi tristes semper autem gaudentes sicut egentes multos autem locupletantes tamquam nihil habentes et omnia possidentes 2 Corinthiens 6.11 os nostrum patet ad vos o Corinthii cor nostrum dilatatum est 2 Corinthiens 6.12 non angustiamini in nobis angustiamini autem in visceribus vestris 2 Corinthiens 6.13 eandem autem habentes remunerationem tamquam filiis dico dilatamini et vos 2 Corinthiens 6.14 nolite iugum ducere cum infidelibus quae enim participatio iustitiae cum iniquitate aut quae societas luci ad tenebras 2 Corinthiens 6.15 quae autem conventio Christi ad Belial aut quae pars fideli cum infidele 2 Corinthiens 6.16 qui autem consensus templo Dei cum idolis vos enim estis templum Dei vivi sicut dicit Deus quoniam inhabitabo in illis et inambulabo et ero illorum Deus et ipsi erunt mihi populus 2 Corinthiens 6.17 propter quod exite de medio eorum et separamini dicit Dominus et inmundum ne tetigeritis 2 Corinthiens 6.18 et ego recipiam vos et ero vobis in patrem et vos eritis mihi in filios et filias dicit Dominus omnipotens

2 Corinthiens : Caput 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.