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2 Corinthians 6

2 Corinthians 6:16

Do Not Be Unequally Yoked · 2 Corinthians 6:14–18
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Translations

Modern
What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.”
Traditional
And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Literal
And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell in them, and I will walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.”
Latin
…qui autem consensus templo Dei cum idolis? vos enim estis templum Dei vivi, sicut dicit Deus: Quoniam inhabitabo in illis, et inambulabo inter eos, et ero illorum Deus, et ipsi erunt mihi populus.

Original

Greek
English
What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.”

Notes

2 Corinthians 6:16

Believers together form the temple of the living God. The Holy Spirit lives in them, making them holy (1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Peter 2:1–10).

2 Corinthians 6:14–7:1

The connection between 6:13 and 7:2 has led many scholars to think that 6:14–7:1 might be an inserted fragment from another letter, possibly the one mentioned in 1 Corinthians 5:9. However, this section could also be a digression in Paul's writing, challenging the Corinthians to stop opposing him and his message. Paul wanted to restore relationships, and here he describes believers in Christ as forming a holy temple. Believers' identity as the temple of God encourages harmony among them and separation from the impurity of unbelieving attitudes and behaviors. Paul contrasts Christian and pagan morality using quotations from the Old Testament.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Haggai, Book of Hosea, Book of Presence of God Promise Second Letter to the Corinthians Temple

Topics

Agreement Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Forbidden Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Unbecoming in Those Called Saints Being a Sanctuary Church: Temple of the Living God Communion of Saints Communion of Saints: Opposed to Communion with the Wicked Communion with God Communion with God: Holiness Essential To Fellowship with God Fellowship with the Wicked Forbidden God: Love of, Exemplified Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Idolatry: Incompatible with the Service of God Temple of the Holy Spirit Temple of the Indwelling of God the First Temple: The Spiritual Church The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the Body of Saints, As his Temple Third Temple Titles and Names of the Church: Temple of the Living God Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning