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2 Corinthians 6

2 Corinthians 6:2

Paul’s Hardships and God’s Grace · 2 Corinthians 6:1–13
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Translations

Modern
For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!
Traditional
(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
Literal
For He says: “In the acceptable time I listened to you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
Latin
Ait enim: Tempore accepto exaudivi te, et in die salutis adjuvi te. Ecce nunc tempus acceptabile, ecce nunc dies salutis.

Original

Greek
English
For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!

Notes

2 Corinthians 6:2

This quote from Isaiah 49:8 emphasizes that God's offer of salvation can lead to reconciliation between Paul and the Corinthians. Their reconciliation with Paul would naturally follow their true acceptance of the good news.

2 Corinthians 6:1–2

  • To win over the discontented believers in Corinth, Paul asks them to listen to him and Timothy as God's servants and messengers.

  • As God's fellow workers: Literally As we work together, which raises the question of whether Paul meant they were working as a team or working together with God.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Glossary

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

Topics

Being Delayed Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Salvation Procrastination: Motives for Avoiding: The Present the Accepted Time Redeeming the Time Repentance: The Present Time the Season For Salvation: Now is the Day of Second Chances Time: Particular Periods of, Mentioned: The Accepted Time