Thematic Bible
2 Corinthians 6:1 (show verse)
Working together with Him, we strongly urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain [by turning away from sound doctrine and His merciful kindness].
Christ » Conqueror of death » Co-operation with
God » Grace of » May be rendered ineffectual
Grace » Divine » May be rendered ineffectual
Grace » God's » May be rendered ineffectual
Grace » Not to be received in vain
Names » Of ministers » Workers
Partnership » With God
Titles and names of ministers » Christian ministers » Workers together with God
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Wrought in co-operation with God
God » Grace of » May be rendered ineffectual
Grace » Divine » May be rendered ineffectual
Grace » God's » May be rendered ineffectual
Grace » Not to be received in vain
Names » Of ministers » Workers
Partnership » With God
Titles and names of ministers » Christian ministers » Workers together with God
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Wrought in co-operation with God
2 Corinthians 6:2 (show verse)
For He says,“At the acceptable time (the time of grace) I listened to you,
And I helped you on the day of salvation.”
Behold, now is “the acceptable time,” behold, now is “the day of salvation”—
And I helped you on the day of salvation.”
Days » A time of mercy called a day of » Salvation
Procrastination » Motives for avoiding » The present the accepted time
Salvation » Neglect of » Now is the day of
Salvation » Now is the day of
Time » Accepted (the time favourable for seeking God)
Time » Particular periods of, mentioned » The accepted time
Procrastination » Motives for avoiding » The present the accepted time
Salvation » Neglect of » Now is the day of
Salvation » Now is the day of
Time » Accepted (the time favourable for seeking God)
Time » Particular periods of, mentioned » The accepted time
2 Corinthians 6:3 (show verse)
we put no obstruction in anyone’s path, so that the ministry will not be discredited,
2 Corinthians 6:4 (show verse)
but we commend ourselves in every way as servants of God: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 6:5 (show verse)
in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in labors, in sleepless nights, in hunger,
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » Of ministers and prophets
Afflictions » Of ministers and prophets
Fasting » Habitual » By paul
Ministers » Support of » Afflictions of
Paul » Is released by the civil authorities on the grounds of his being a roman citizen
Prisoners » Scourged
Punishments » Stripes » Examples of stripes endured for righteousness sake
Self-denial » Ministers especially called to exercise
Stripes » Examples of stripes endured for righteousness sake
Stripes » Inflicted on paul
The Nation » Stripes » Examples of stripes endured for righteousness sake
Trials » Of ministers and prophets
Afflictions » Of ministers and prophets
Fasting » Habitual » By paul
Ministers » Support of » Afflictions of
Paul » Is released by the civil authorities on the grounds of his being a roman citizen
Prisoners » Scourged
Punishments » Stripes » Examples of stripes endured for righteousness sake
Self-denial » Ministers especially called to exercise
Stripes » Examples of stripes endured for righteousness sake
Stripes » Inflicted on paul
The Nation » Stripes » Examples of stripes endured for righteousness sake
Trials » Of ministers and prophets
2 Corinthians 6:6 (show verse)
in purity and sincerity, in knowledge and spiritual insight, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love,
2 Corinthians 6:7 (show verse)
in [speaking] the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand [like holding the sword to attack] and for the left [like holding the shield to defend],
Armor » Figurative
Armour » Spiritual » Weapons and armour of the saints
military Arms » Illustrative of » Spiritual armor
Battle of Life » Weapons and armour of the saints » Armour provided
Gospel » Called » Word of truth
Power » Of God » Supported in affliction by
God, Power of » Saints » Supported in affliction by
Righteousness » Ministers should » Be armed with
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Use of the panoply or defensive armor
Spiritual » Adoption » Armour
Truth » Ministers should » Approve themselves by
Truth » Approve themselves by
War » Figurative » Armor for » Called "the armor of righteousness,"
War » Figurative » Armor for
Warfare of saints » Armor for » Called armor of righteousness
Warfare of saints » Armor for » To be on right hand and left
Armour » Spiritual » Weapons and armour of the saints
military Arms » Illustrative of » Spiritual armor
Battle of Life » Weapons and armour of the saints » Armour provided
Gospel » Called » Word of truth
Power » Of God » Supported in affliction by
God, Power of » Saints » Supported in affliction by
Righteousness » Ministers should » Be armed with
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Use of the panoply or defensive armor
Spiritual » Adoption » Armour
Truth » Ministers should » Approve themselves by
Truth » Approve themselves by
War » Figurative » Armor for » Called "the armor of righteousness,"
War » Figurative » Armor for
Warfare of saints » Armor for » Called armor of righteousness
Warfare of saints » Armor for » To be on right hand and left
2 Corinthians 6:8 (show verse)
amid glory and dishonor; by evil report and good report; branded as deceivers and yet [vindicated as] truthful;
2 Corinthians 6:9 (show verse)
as unknown [to the world], yet well-known [by God and His people]; as dying, yet we live; as punished, yet not killed;
No Themes for this verse.
2 Corinthians 6:10 (show verse)
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet bestowing riches on many; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Poverty
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Poverty
Joy » Of saints should be » Constant
Joy » Of saints should be » In sorrow
Ministers » Should not be » Easily dispirited
Paul » Characteristics of » Joy
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » Paul
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Poverty
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Poverty
Joy » Of saints should be » Constant
Joy » Of saints should be » In sorrow
Ministers » Should not be » Easily dispirited
Paul » Characteristics of » Joy
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » Paul
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » Poverty
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
2 Corinthians 6:11 (show verse)
We are speaking freely to you, Corinthians [we are keeping nothing back], and our heart is opened wide.
2 Corinthians 6:12 (show verse)
There is no limit to our affection for you, but you are limited in your own affection [for us].
2 Corinthians 6:13 (show verse)
Now in the same way as a fair exchange [for our love toward you]—I am speaking as [I would] to children—open wide [your hearts] to us also.
No Themes for this verse.
2 Corinthians 6:14 (show verse)
Do not be unequally bound together with unbelievers [do not make mismatched alliances with them, inconsistent with your faith]. For what partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Forbidden
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Unbecoming in those called saints
Children » Who are the children of God
Communion » What cannot have communion together
Communion of saints » Opposed to communion with the wicked
Communion with God » Holiness essential to
Family » Who are members of the lord’s family
Marriage » Wives among the israelites must be israelites
Righteousness » Has no fellowship with unrighteousness
Separation » Separating yourself from unclean things
Servants » Servants not being able to serve two masters
Service » What cannot be served together
Unbelief » Believers should hold no communion with those in
Yoke » Who not to be equally yoked with
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Unbecoming in those called saints
Children » Who are the children of God
Communion » What cannot have communion together
Communion of saints » Opposed to communion with the wicked
Communion with God » Holiness essential to
Family » Who are members of the lord’s family
Marriage » Wives among the israelites must be israelites
Righteousness » Has no fellowship with unrighteousness
Separation » Separating yourself from unclean things
Servants » Servants not being able to serve two masters
Service » What cannot be served together
Unbelief » Believers should hold no communion with those in
Yoke » Who not to be equally yoked with
2 Corinthians 6:15 (show verse)
What harmony can there be between Christ and Belial (Satan)? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Forbidden
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Unbecoming in those called saints
Belial » Lawlessness
Children » Who are the children of God
Communion » What cannot have communion together
Communion of saints » Opposed to communion with the wicked
Communion with God » Holiness essential to
Family » Who are members of the lord’s family
Names » Of satan » Belial
Satan » Belial
Separation » Separating yourself from unclean things
Servants » Servants not being able to serve two masters
Service » What cannot be served together
Titles and names of the devil » Belial
Yoke » Who not to be equally yoked with
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Unbecoming in those called saints
Belial » Lawlessness
Children » Who are the children of God
Communion » What cannot have communion together
Communion of saints » Opposed to communion with the wicked
Communion with God » Holiness essential to
Family » Who are members of the lord’s family
Names » Of satan » Belial
Satan » Belial
Separation » Separating yourself from unclean things
Servants » Servants not being able to serve two masters
Service » What cannot be served together
Titles and names of the devil » Belial
Yoke » Who not to be equally yoked with
2 Corinthians 6:16 (show verse)
What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said:“I will dwell among them and walk among them;
And I will be their God, and they shall be My people.
And I will be their God, and they shall be My people.
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Forbidden
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Unbecoming in those called saints
Body » What the body is
Children » Who are the children of God
Church » Temple of the living God
Communion » With God
Communion » What cannot have communion together
Communion of saints » Opposed to communion with the wicked
Communion with God » Holiness essential to
Family » Who are members of the lord’s family
Fellowship » With God
Holy spirit » Where the holy spirit dwells
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » In the body of saints, as his temple
Separation » Separating yourself from unclean things
Servants » Servants not being able to serve two masters
Service » What cannot be served together
Spiritual » Temple » General references to
Temple » Figurative » Of the indwelling of God
spiritual Temple » General references to
The First Temple » Illustrative of » The spiritual church
Titles and names of the church » Temple of the living God
Yoke » Who not to be equally yoked with
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Unbecoming in those called saints
Body » What the body is
Children » Who are the children of God
Church » Temple of the living God
Communion » With God
Communion » What cannot have communion together
Communion of saints » Opposed to communion with the wicked
Communion with God » Holiness essential to
Family » Who are members of the lord’s family
Fellowship » With God
Holy spirit » Where the holy spirit dwells
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » In the body of saints, as his temple
Separation » Separating yourself from unclean things
Servants » Servants not being able to serve two masters
Service » What cannot be served together
Spiritual » Temple » General references to
Temple » Figurative » Of the indwelling of God
spiritual Temple » General references to
The First Temple » Illustrative of » The spiritual church
Titles and names of the church » Temple of the living God
Yoke » Who not to be equally yoked with
2 Corinthians 6:17 (show verse)
“So come out from among unbelievers and be separate,” says the Lord,
“And do not touch what is unclean;
And I will graciously receive you and welcome you [with favor],
Adoption » Should lead to holiness
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » A call to come out from
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Forbidden
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Blessedness of forsaking
Children » Who are the children of God
Communion of saints » Opposed to communion with the wicked
Contact » With impurity » Forbidden
Evil » Results of » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
Family » Who are members of the lord’s family
Fellowship, with God » With the world forbidden » Separation from evil associations, the duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Holiness » Should lead to separation from the wicked
Nazarites » Illustrative of » Saints
Sanctification » Is separation to the service of God
Separation » From evil associations » The duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Separation » Separating yourself from unclean things
Touch not » Contact with impurity forbidden
The world » Prosperity of separation from the spirit of, to be sought » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
Yoke » Who not to be equally yoked with
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » A call to come out from
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Forbidden
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Blessedness of forsaking
Children » Who are the children of God
Communion of saints » Opposed to communion with the wicked
Contact » With impurity » Forbidden
Evil » Results of » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
Family » Who are members of the lord’s family
Fellowship, with God » With the world forbidden » Separation from evil associations, the duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Holiness » Should lead to separation from the wicked
Nazarites » Illustrative of » Saints
Sanctification » Is separation to the service of God
Separation » From evil associations » The duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Separation » Separating yourself from unclean things
Touch not » Contact with impurity forbidden
The world » Prosperity of separation from the spirit of, to be sought » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
Yoke » Who not to be equally yoked with
2 Corinthians 6:18 (show verse)
And I will be a Father to you,
And you will be My sons and daughters,”
Says the Lord Almighty.
Adoption » Explained
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Blessedness of forsaking
Children » Who are the children of God
Family » Who are members of the lord’s family
Holiness » Should lead to separation from the wicked
The promises of God » Subjects of » Adoption
Separation » Separating yourself from unclean things
Sons » Of God
Yoke » Who not to be equally yoked with
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Blessedness of forsaking
Children » Who are the children of God
Family » Who are members of the lord’s family
Holiness » Should lead to separation from the wicked
The promises of God » Subjects of » Adoption
Separation » Separating yourself from unclean things
Sons » Of God
Yoke » Who not to be equally yoked with