Apologetics Bible

2Corinthians 6:1

Greek

Συνεργοῦντες δὲ καὶ παρακαλοῦμεν μὴ εἰς κενὸν τὴν χάριν τοῦ θεοῦ δέξασθαι ὑμᾶς·

Synergoyntes de kai parakaloymen me eis kenon ten charin toy theoy dexasthai ymas·

KJV: We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.

AKJV: We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that you receive not the grace of God in vain.

ASV: And working together with him we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain

YLT: And working together also we call upon you that ye receive not in vain the grace of God--

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:2

Greek

λέγει γάρ· Καιρῷ δεκτῷ ἐπήκουσά σου καὶ ἐν ἡμέρᾳ σωτηρίας ἐβοήθησά σοι· ἰδοὺ νῦν καιρὸς εὐπρόσδεκτος, ἰδοὺ νῦν ἡμέρα σωτηρίας·

legei gar· Kairo dekto epekoysa soy kai en emera soterias eboethesa soi· idoy nyn kairos eyprosdektos, idoy nyn emera soterias·

KJV: (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.)

AKJV: (For he says, I have heard you in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored you: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)

ASV: (for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee,

YLT: for He saith, `In an acceptable time I did hear thee, and in a day of salvation I did help thee, lo, now is a well-accepted time; lo, now, a day of salvation,' --

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '(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.)'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:3

Greek

μηδεμίαν ἐν μηδενὶ διδόντες προσκοπήν, ἵνα μὴ μωμηθῇ ἡ διακονία,

medemian en medeni didontes proskopen, ina me momethe e diakonia,

KJV: Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:

AKJV: Giving no offense in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:

ASV: giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed;

YLT: in nothing giving any cause of offence, that the ministration may be not blamed,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:4

Greek

ἀλλʼ ἐν παντὶ ⸀συνιστάνοντες ἑαυτοὺς ὡς θεοῦ διάκονοι· ἐν ὑπομονῇ πολλῇ, ἐν θλίψεσιν, ἐν ἀνάγκαις, ἐν στενοχωρίαις,

all en panti synistanontes eaytoys os theoy diakonoi· en ypomone polle, en thlipsesin, en anagkais, en stenochoriais,

KJV: But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

AKJV: But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

ASV: but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

YLT: but in everything recommending ourselves as God's ministrants; in much patience, in tribulations, in necessities, in distresses,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:5

Greek

ἐν πληγαῖς, ἐν φυλακαῖς, ἐν ἀκαταστασίαις, ἐν κόποις, ἐν ἀγρυπνίαις, ἐν νηστείαις,

en plegais, en phylakais, en akatastasiais, en kopois, en agrypniais, en nesteiais,

KJV: In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;

AKJV: In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings;

ASV: in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings;

YLT: in stripes, in imprisonments, in insurrections, in labours, in watchings, in fastings,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:6

Greek

ἐν ἁγνότητι, ἐν γνώσει, ἐν μακροθυμίᾳ, ἐν χρηστότητι, ἐν πνεύματι ἁγίῳ, ἐν ἀγάπῃ ἀνυποκρίτῳ,

en agnoteti, en gnosei, en makrothymia, en chrestoteti, en pneymati agio, en agape anypokrito,

KJV: By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,

AKJV: By pureness, by knowledge, by long-suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,

ASV: in pureness, in knowledge, in longsuffering, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in love unfeigned,

YLT: in pureness, in knowledge, in long-suffering, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in love unfeigned,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:7

Greek

ἐν λόγῳ ἀληθείας, ἐν δυνάμει θεοῦ· διὰ τῶν ὅπλων τῆς δικαιοσύνης τῶν δεξιῶν καὶ ἀριστερῶν,

en logo aletheias, en dynamei theoy· dia ton oplon tes dikaiosynes ton dexion kai aristeron,

KJV: By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

AKJV: By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

ASV: in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

YLT: in the word of truth, in the power of God, through the armour of the righteousness, on the right and on the left,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:8

Greek

διὰ δόξης καὶ ἀτιμίας, διὰ δυσφημίας καὶ εὐφημίας· ὡς πλάνοι καὶ ἀληθεῖς,

dia doxes kai atimias, dia dysphemias kai eyphemias· os planoi kai aletheis,

KJV: By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;

AKJV: By honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;

ASV: by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true;

YLT: through glory and dishonour, through evil report and good report, as leading astray, and true;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:9

Greek

ὡς ἀγνοούμενοι καὶ ἐπιγινωσκόμενοι, ὡς ἀποθνῄσκοντες καὶ ἰδοὺ ζῶμεν, ὡς παιδευόμενοι καὶ μὴ θανατούμενοι,

os agnooymenoi kai epiginoskomenoi, os apothneskontes kai idoy zomen, os paideyomenoi kai me thanatoymenoi,

KJV: As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

AKJV: As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

ASV: as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

YLT: as unknown, and recognized; as dying, and lo, we live; as chastened, and not put to death;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:10

Greek

ὡς λυπούμενοι ἀεὶ δὲ χαίροντες, ὡς πτωχοὶ πολλοὺς δὲ πλουτίζοντες, ὡς μηδὲν ἔχοντες καὶ πάντα κατέχοντες.

os lypoymenoi aei de chairontes, os ptochoi polloys de ploytizontes, os meden echontes kai panta katechontes.

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

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

ASV: as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

YLT: as sorrowful, and always rejoicing; as poor, and making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:11

Greek

Τὸ στόμα ἡμῶν ἀνέῳγεν πρὸς ὑμᾶς, Κορίνθιοι, ἡ καρδία ἡμῶν πεπλάτυνται·

To stoma emon aneogen pros ymas, Korinthioi, e kardia emon peplatyntai·

KJV: O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.

AKJV: O you Corinthians, our mouth is open to you, our heart is enlarged.

ASV: Our mouth is open unto you, O Corinthians, our heart is enlarged.

YLT: Our mouth hath been open unto you, O Corinthians, our heart hath been enlarged!

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:12

Greek

οὐ στενοχωρεῖσθε ἐν ἡμῖν, στενοχωρεῖσθε δὲ ἐν τοῖς σπλάγχνοις ὑμῶν·

oy stenochoreisthe en emin, stenochoreisthe de en tois splagchnois ymon·

KJV: Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.

AKJV: You are not straitened in us, but you are straitened in your own bowels.

ASV: Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own affections.

YLT: ye are not straitened in us, and ye are straitened in your own bowels,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:13

Greek

τὴν δὲ αὐτὴν ἀντιμισθίαν, ὡς τέκνοις λέγω, πλατύνθητε καὶ ὑμεῖς.

ten de ayten antimisthian, os teknois lego, platynthete kai ymeis.

KJV: Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged.

AKJV: Now for a recompense in the same, (I speak as to my children,) be you also enlarged.

ASV: Now for a recompense in like kind (I speak as unto my children), be ye also enlarged.

YLT: and as a recompense of the same kind, (as to children I say it ,) be ye enlarged--also ye!

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:14

Greek

Μὴ γίνεσθε ἑτεροζυγοῦντες ἀπίστοις· τίς γὰρ μετοχὴ δικαιοσύνῃ καὶ ἀνομίᾳ, ⸂ἢ τίς⸃ κοινωνία φωτὶ πρὸς σκότος;

Me ginesthe eterozygoyntes apistois· tis gar metoche dikaiosyne kai anomia, e tis koinonia photi pros skotos;

KJV: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

AKJV: Be you not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship has righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion has light with darkness?

ASV: Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness?

YLT: Become not yoked with others--unbelievers, for what partaking is there to righteousness and lawlessness?

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:15

Greek

τίς δὲ συμφώνησις ⸀Χριστοῦ πρὸς Βελιάρ, ἢ τίς μερὶς πιστῷ μετὰ ἀπίστου;

tis de symphonesis Christoy pros Beliar, e tis meris pisto meta apistoy;

KJV: And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?

AKJV: And what concord has Christ with Belial? or what part has he that believes with an infidel?

ASV: And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what portion hath a believer with an unbeliever?

YLT: and what fellowship to light with darkness? and what concord to Christ with Belial? or what part to a believer with an unbeliever?

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:16

Greek

τίς δὲ συγκατάθεσις ναῷ θεοῦ μετὰ εἰδώλων; ⸂ἡμεῖς γὰρ ναὸς θεοῦ ἐσμεν⸃ ζῶντος· καθὼς εἶπεν ὁ θεὸς ὅτι Ἐνοικήσω ἐν αὐτοῖς καὶ ἐμπεριπατήσω, καὶ ἔσομαι αὐτῶν θεός, καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔσονταί ⸀μου λαός.

tis de sygkatathesis nao theoy meta eidolon; emeis gar naos theoy esmen zontos· kathos eipen o theos oti Enoikeso en aytois kai emperipateso, kai esomai ayton theos, kai aytoi esontai moy laos.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? for you are the temple of the living God; as God has said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

ASV: And what agreement hath a temple of God with idols? for we are a temple of the living God; even as God said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

YLT: and what agreement to the sanctuary of God with idols? for ye are a sanctuary of the living God, according as God said--`I will dwell in them, and will walk among them , and I will be their God, and they shall be My people,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:17

Greek

διὸ ἐξέλθατε ἐκ μέσου αὐτῶν, καὶ ἀφορίσθητε, λέγει κύριος, καὶ ἀκαθάρτου μὴ ἅπτεσθε· κἀγὼ εἰσδέξομαι ὑμᾶς·

dio exelthate ek mesoy ayton, kai aphoristhete, legei kyrios, kai akathartoy me aptesthe· kago eisdexomai ymas·

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

AKJV: Why come out from among them, and be you separate, says the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.

ASV: Wherefore Come ye out from among them, and be ye separate,

YLT: wherefore, come ye forth out of the midst of them, and be separated, saith the Lord, and an unclean thing do not touch, and I--I will receive you,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 6:18

Greek

καὶ ἔσομαι ὑμῖν εἰς πατέρα, καὶ ὑμεῖς ἔσεσθέ μοι εἰς υἱοὺς καὶ θυγατέρας, λέγει κύριος παντοκράτωρ.

kai esomai ymin eis patera, kai ymeis esesthe moi eis yioys kai thygateras, legei kyrios pantokrator.

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

AKJV: And will be a Father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.

ASV: And will be to you a Father,

YLT: and I will be to you for a Father, and ye--ye shall be to Me for sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.'

Exposition: 2Corinthians 6:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.