2 Corinthians 6 :: English Standard Version (ESV)

2Co 6:1Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

2Co 6:2For he says,
“In a favorable time I listened to you,
and in a day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.

2Co 6:3

2Co 6:3We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry,

2Co 6:4

2Co 6:4but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities,

2Co 6:5

2Co 6:5beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger;

2Co 6:6

2Co 6:6by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love;

2Co 6:7

2Co 6:7by truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left;

2Co 6:8

2Co 6:8through honor and dishonor, through slander and praise. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true;

2Co 6:9

2Co 6:9as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as punished, and yet not killed;

2Co 6:10

2Co 6:10as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.

2Co 6:11

2Co 6:11We have spoken freely to you,[fn] Corinthians; our heart is wide open.

2Co 6:12

2Co 6:12You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections.

2Co 6:13

2Co 6:13In return (I speak as to children) widen your hearts also.

The Temple of the Living God

2Co 6:14

2Co 6:14Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?

2Co 6:15

2Co 6:15What accord has Christ with Belial?[fn] Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever?

2Co 6:16

2Co 6:16What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said,
“I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them,
and I will be their God,
and they shall be my people.

2Co 6:17

2Co 6:17Therefore go out from their midst,
and be separate from them, says the Lord,
and touch no unclean thing;
then I will welcome you,

2Co 6:18

2Co 6:18and I will be a father to you,
and you shall be sons and daughters to me,
says the Lord Almighty.”

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(6:11)

Greek Our mouth is open to you

(6:15)

Greek Beliar

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