Parallel Verses

An Understandable Version

as [both] unknown [to people] and yet well-known; [we have almost] died, and yet as you see, we are still alive; [we have been] punished and yet not killed;

New American Standard Bible

as unknown yet well-known, as dying yet behold, we live; as punished yet not put to death,

King James Version

As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

Holman Bible

as unknown yet recognized;
as dying and look—we live;
as being disciplined yet not killed;

International Standard Version

as unknown and yet well-known, as dying and yet as you see very much alive, as punished and yet not killed,

A Conservative Version

as unknown, and well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as punished, and not put to death;

American Standard Version

as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

Amplified

as unknown [to the world], yet well-known [by God and His people]; as dying, yet we live; as punished, yet not killed;

Anderson New Testament

as unknown, yet well-known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and yet not put to death;

Bible in Basic English

Unnoted, but still kept fully in mind; as near to death, but still living; as undergoing punishment, but not put to death;

Common New Testament

as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as punished, and yet not killed;

Daniel Mace New Testament

as unknown, and yet celebrated; as dying, and yet I am alive; as chastised, but not slain;

Darby Translation

as unknown, and well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as disciplined, and not put to death;

Godbey New Testament

as being unknown, and perfectly known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, and not killed;

Goodspeed New Testament

obscure, when I am well known, at the point of death, yet here I am alive, punished, but not dead yet,

John Wesley New Testament

as dying, yet behold we live; as chastened, yet not killed;

Julia Smith Translation

As being ignorant, and knowing; as dying, and, behold, we live; as being disciplined, and not killed;

King James 2000

As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

Lexham Expanded Bible

as unknown and [yet] known completely, as dying, and behold, we go on living, as disciplined, and [yet] not put to death,

Modern King James verseion

as unknown and yet well known; as dying and, behold, we live; as chastened and not killed;

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

as unknown, and yet known, as dying - and behold we yet live - as chastened and not killed,

Moffatt New Testament

'unknown' but well-known, dying but here I am alive, chastened but not killed,

Montgomery New Testament

as unknown and yet well known; as at death's door, yet, strange to tell, I live on; as chastened, but not killed;

NET Bible

as unknown, and yet well-known; as dying and yet -- see! -- we continue to live; as those who are scourged and yet not executed;

New Heart English Bible

as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as punished, and not killed;

Noyes New Testament

as unknown, and well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

Sawyer New Testament

as unknown and well-known, as dying and behold we live, as chastened and not killed,

The Emphasized Bible

as unknown, and yet well-known, as dying, and lo! we live, as disciplined, and yet not put to death,

Thomas Haweis New Testament

as unknown, though well known; as dying, and lo! we live; as chastened, yet not given over to death;

Twentieth Century New Testament

As unknown, yet well-known; as at death's door, yet, see, we are living; as chastised, yet not killed;

Webster

As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

Weymouth New Testament

as obscure persons, and yet are well known; as on the point of death, and yet, strange to tell, we live; as under God's discipline, and yet we are not deprived of life;

Williams New Testament

obscure and yet well-known, on the point of dying and yet I go on living, punished and yet not put to death,

World English Bible

as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as punished, and not killed;

Worrell New Testament

as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

Worsley New Testament

as deceivers, and yet true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, but not put to death;

Youngs Literal Translation

as unknown, and recognized; as dying, and lo, we live; as chastened, and not put to death;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
As
ὡς 
Hos 
as, when, how, as it were, about,
Usage: 417

G50
ἀγνοέω 
Agnoeo 
Usage: 22

and





and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
Usage: 0
Usage: 0

ἐπιγινώσκω 
Epiginosko 
Usage: 37

as
ὡς 
Hos 
ὡς 
Hos 
as, when, how, as it were, about,
as, when, how, as it were, about,
Usage: 417
Usage: 417

ἀποθνήσκω 
Apothnesko 
die, be dead, be at the point of death +9, perish, lie a dying, be slain +, vr dead
Usage: 93

ἰδού 
Idou 
behold, lo, see
Usage: 140

we live
ζάω 
Zao 
live, be alive, alive, quick, lively, not tr, , vr live
Usage: 115

παιδεύω 
Paideuo 
Usage: 12

not
μή 
me 
not, no, that not, God forbid 9, lest, neither, no man , but, none, not translated,
Usage: 493

Devotionals

Devotionals containing 2 Corinthians 6:9

References

Fausets

Context Readings

Afflictions Of God's Servants

8 [We have experienced] honor and dishonor; a bad reputation and a good one. [We have been viewed] as deceivers and yet are genuine; 9 as [both] unknown [to people] and yet well-known; [we have almost] died, and yet as you see, we are still alive; [we have been] punished and yet not killed; 10 sad and yet always joyous; poor and yet making many people [spiritually] rich; destitute and yet possessing everything.



Cross References

Romans 8:36

Just as it is written [Psa. 44:22], "We are [in danger of being] killed all the time. We were considered as sheep to be slaughtered."

1 Corinthians 4:9

For I think that God has displayed us apostles last in line, as men doomed to die. [Note: The picture here is that of gladiators in the arena]. We are being stared at [i.e., as performers on a theater stage] for the whole world to see, both angels and people.

2 Corinthians 4:10-11

We always carry around in our [physical] bodies the [threat of] dying, as Jesus did [i.e., the apostles were constantly exposed to impending danger and death], so that the life of Jesus [i.e., His virtue, courage, faithfulness, etc.] may be demonstrated in our bodies [i.e., in the way we live] also.

2 Corinthians 1:8-10

For we want you to know, brothers, about the trouble that we experienced in Asia. [See I Cor. 16:19]. We were under a heavy burden [which was] more than we could stand, even to the point of despairing of life.

2 Corinthians 11:6

But even though I am an unpolished speaker, I am not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way.

Acts 17:18

Also certain Epicurean and Stoic philosophers approached him for discussion. Some asked, "What will this know-it-all have to say?" Others said, "He seems to be advocating [a belief in] some different gods." [They said this] because he was proclaiming Jesus and the resurrection [of the dead].

Acts 19:26

And now you have seen and heard, not only here in Ephesus, but throughout almost all of [the province of] Asia, that this Paul has been convincing people, [even] to the point of turning many away [from idol worship]. [He is] saying that hand-made gods [like we make] are not real [gods at all].

Acts 21:37-38

As Paul was being brought into the headquarters building, he said to the commander, "Can I speak with you?" The commander replied [with surprise], "You know the Greek language?

Acts 25:14-15

While they stayed there [with him] for many days, Festus discussed Paul's case with the king, saying, "There is this man [named Paul] who was left in custody by Felix.

Acts 25:19

All they had was a controversy with him over their own religion and about someone named Jesus, who had died [but] whom Paul alleges is [now] alive.

Acts 25:26

But I do not have anything specific to write to His Majesty. This is the reason I have brought him before this assembly, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after you have questioned him, I would [then] have something [substantial] to write.

Romans 15:19

in the power demonstrated by [miraculous] signs and wonders, [produced] by the power of the Holy Spirit. So, I have completed preaching the good news about Christ from Jerusalem, all the way around [the area] to Illyricum [Note: This country was located northwest of Greece and in present-day Croatia].

1 Corinthians 11:32

But since we are being judged, we are [also] being disciplined by the Lord, so that we do not have to be condemned along with the world.

1 Corinthians 15:31

I face death every day, I assure you brothers, as surely as I boast of [fellowship with] you in Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Corinthians 4:2

Instead, we have renounced [the practice of] secret, disgraceful behavior. We do not practice deception, nor resort to distorting God's message. But, by making known the truth [i.e., the true message], we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the presence of God.

2 Corinthians 5:11

Since we [apostles] know [what it means] to revere the Lord, we try to persuade people [i.e., to accept the Gospel, or to acknowledge our integrity]. But we are [already] known to God, and I hope that you also know us in your hearts [i.e., to have integrity].

Galatians 1:22-24

[At this time] I was still unknown personally to churches in [the province of] Judea, which are in [fellowship with] Christ.

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