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2 Corinthians 6:1 (show verse)
As workers together with God we urge you also, who have received God's unearned favor, do not allow it to be for nothing,
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 God said [Isa. 49:8], "I listened to you at the right time [i.e., when you needed my favor], and I helped you on the day of your salvation." Look, now is the right time [to accept God's favor]; now is 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 try] not to place an obstacle in anyone's way [i.e., to keep them from accepting the Gospel message], so that our ministry would not be blamed.
2 Corinthians 6:4 (show verse)
But, as ministers of God, we [try to] commend ourselves [to others] in every way. [We do this] by [our] great steadfastness in troubles, hardships and difficulties.
2 Corinthians 6:5 (show verse)
[We have been] beaten, jailed, and mobbed. [We have] worked hard, missed sleep and gone without food.
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)
[We have ministered] with purity, knowledge, patience and kindness. [We have done this] by [the power of] the Holy Spirit; out of genuine love;
2 Corinthians 6:7 (show verse)
by preaching the truth; through the power of God [i.e., possibly including miracles]; and by [using] weapons of righteousness in [our] right and left hands. [Note: This could allude to offensive and defensive weapons and means that Paul was fully equipped to do whatever was right].
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)
[We have experienced] honor and dishonor; a bad reputation and a good one. [We have been viewed] as deceivers and yet are genuine;
2 Corinthians 6:9 (show verse)
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;
No Themes for this verse.
2 Corinthians 6:10 (show verse)
sad and yet always joyous; poor and yet making many people [spiritually] rich; destitute and yet possessing everything.
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 have spoken freely to you, O Corinthians, and our hearts have been wide open to you.
2 Corinthians 6:12 (show verse)
We are not holding back [our affections] from you, but you are holding back your affections [from us].
2 Corinthians 6:13 (show verse)
I am speaking to you as my [spiritual] children; open up [your hearts] to me in return.
No Themes for this verse.
2 Corinthians 6:14 (show verse)
Do not team up with unbelievers [i.e., in close relationships, such as marriage, etc.]. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? 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)
And what harmony can Christ have with Belial? [Note: "Belial" means "worthlessness" and was used for referring to the devil]. 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)
And what agreement is there between a temple of God and idols? For we are a temple of the living God, just as God said [Lev. 26:12], "I will live in them and walk among them [i.e., among His people]; and I will be their God and they will 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)
Therefore, the Lord says [Isa. 52:11], "You people should leave their company [i.e., unbelievers, verse 14] and separate yourselves from them, and do not touch anything unclean [i.e., their evil practices], and I will welcome you."
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)
The Lord Almighty [also] said [Hos. 1:10], "I will be a Father to you, and you will be sons and daughters to me."
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