2 Corinthians 6:18

Translations

Modern

And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

Traditional

And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

Literal

And: “I will be for a Father to you, and you will be for sons and daughters to Me, says the Lord Almighty.”

Latin

…et ego recipiam vos: et ero vobis in patrem, et vos eritis mihi in filios et filias, dicit Dominus omnipotens.

Original

Greek

English

And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

Notes

2 Corinthians 6:18

This quote is from 2 Samuel 7:14, but Paul includes daughters as well (see Isaiah 43:6).

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

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2 Samuel 7:14
I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men.
Romans 8:14–17
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
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…to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.
Romans 8:29
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Galatians 3:26
You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
Jeremiah 31:9
They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”
Genesis 17:1
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless.
Revelation 1:8
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty.
Isaiah 43:6
I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back!’ Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth—
Hosea 1:9–10
And the LORD said, “Name him Lo-ammi, for you are not My people, and I am not your God.

Glossary

Adoption Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) God, Names of Haggai, Book of Hosea, Book of Prayer of Manasseh Promise Second Letter to the Corinthians Sons and Daughters of God

Topics

Adoption: Explained Adoption: should Lead to Holiness Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Blessedness of Forsaking Children of God Clean and Unclean Communion of Saints Daughters God: Fatherhood of Holiness: should Lead to Separation from the Wicked Sons The Promises of God: Subjects of Adoption Unclean Food

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