2 Corinthians 6:10

Translations

Modern

…sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

Traditional

As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

Literal

…as being sorrowful yet always rejoicing; as poor yet enriching many; as having nothing and yet possessing everything.

Latin

…quasi tristes, semper autem gaudentes: sicut egentes, multos autem locupletantes: tamquam nihil habentes, et omnia possidentes.

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English

…sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

Notes

2 Corinthians 6:8–10

People often attacked Paul's character as an apostle, even calling him and his colleagues imposters. Despite these attitudes, Paul remained honest. They likely thought Paul was insignificant and could be ignored, a reckless person taking unnecessary risks that made him seem almost dead already. Paul countered each of their claims with insights into spiritual reality.

2 Corinthians 6:3–10

Paul provides a clear picture of the challenges in his ministry (compare 4:7–18). He lists nine trials, many of which are recorded in Acts (for example, Acts 14:5–6, 19–20; 16:19–24; 21:30–36). Through their unwavering suffering for the good news, Paul and Timothy (2 Corinthians 1:1) proved they were true ministers of God.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Paul’s Role as an Apostle

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James 2:5
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Revelation 2:9
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1 Timothy 4:8
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Philippians 4:4
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1 Thessalonians 1:6
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.
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Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Afflicted Saints: Examples of Afflicted Saints: Apostles Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: Trials and Persecutions of Joy of Saints should be Constant Joy of Saints should be in Sorrow Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Ministers: should not Be: Easily Dispirited Paul: Persecutions Endured By Persecution of the Righteous Poor: Duty To Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Resignation: Exemplified

2 Corinthians 6:10

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