2 Corinthians 6:17

Translations

Modern

“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”

Traditional

Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

Literal

“Therefore come out from their midst and be separate, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”

Latin

Propter quod exite de medio eorum, et separamini, dicit Dominus, et immundum ne tetigeritis:

Original

Greek

English

“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”

Notes

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Samson God’s Faithfulness to His People Purity and Identity The Church as God’s Temple The New Community The Promise of a Second Exodus Tolerance

Related verses

Isaiah 52:11
Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD.
Revelation 18:4
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2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Psalm 1:1–3
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.
Numbers 16:26
And he warned the congregation, “Move away now from the tents of these wicked men. Do not touch anything that belongs to them, or you will be swept away because of all their sins.”
Ezra 10:11
Now, therefore, make a confession to the LORD, the God of your fathers, and do His will. Separate yourselves from the people of the land and from your foreign wives.”
Proverbs 9:6
Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
Acts 2:40
With many other words he testified, and he urged them, “Be saved from this corrupt generation.”
Jeremiah 51:6
Flee from Babylon! Escape with your lives! Do not be destroyed in her punishment. For this is the time of the LORD’s vengeance; He will pay her what she deserves.
John 6:37–38
Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away.
Numbers 16:21
“Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.”
Ezra 6:21
The Israelites who had returned from exile ate it, together with all who had separated themselves from the uncleanness of the peoples of the land to seek the LORD, the God of Israel.

Glossary

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

Topics

Adoption: should Lead to Holiness Adoption: Spiritual Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: A Call to Come out From Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Blessedness of Forsaking Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Forbidden Bad Relationships Clean and Unclean Communion of Saints Communion of Saints: Opposed to Communion with the Wicked Company: Evil Fellowship with the Wicked Forbidden Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Holiness: should Lead to Separation from the Wicked Nazarites: Saints Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sanctification is Separation to the Service of God Secular Music Unclean Food

2 Corinthians 6:17

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