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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

εἰς against, among, as G1519
πολλῇ abundant, altogether, common G4183
μετὰ after(-ward), X that he again, against G3326
μὴ any but (that), X forbear, God forbid G3361
ἡμέρᾳ age, alway, for ever G2250

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