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2 Corinthians 6

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 6 of 13

1 But working together, we also call on you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

2 For He says, “In an acceptable time I heard you, and in a day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the acceptable time! Behold, now is the day of salvation! Isa. 49:8

3 We are not giving a cause of stumbling, not that the ministry may not be blamed,

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Chapter Summary

1 He has approved himself a faithful minister of Christ, by his exhortations, 3 and by integrity of life, 4 and by patiently enduring all kinds of affliction for the gospel.

Key Greek Words

χάρις grace G5485
σωτηρία salvation G4991
διάκονος servant, minister G1249
δικαιοσύνη righteousness G1343
ναός temple G3485
ἀγάπη love G26

People & Context

Paul

The apostle who commends himself as God's servant through afflictions and opens his heart to the Corinthians.

Corinthians

The believers Paul addresses directly, urging them not to be unequally yoked and to be enlarged toward him.

Belial

Named as the figure of lawlessness with whom Christ has no agreement (v. 15).

Timeline

Endurance in Apostolic Ministry

Paul catalogs the immense hardships he faces—stripes, imprisonments, sleepless nights—yet continues commending himself as a servant of God through pureness, the Holy Spirit, and the armor of righteousness .

2 Corinthians 6:4-10
Warning Against Unequal Yoking

Paul commands believers to separate themselves from the faithless, asking what fellowship light has with darkness or what agreement the temple of God has with idols .

2 Corinthians 6:14-18

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