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
King James Version
As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;
Holman Bible
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
Agnoeo
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
Epiginosko
Hos
ὡς
Hos
Usage: 417
Apothnesko
Devotionals
Devotionals containing 2 Corinthians 6:9
References
Fausets
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 6:9
Verse Info
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.