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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But the person who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he who unites himself with the Lord is one with Him in spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But the <i>one</i> being joined to the Lord is one spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit <i>with Him.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit <i>with Him.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But the one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But the one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit <i>with Him.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But the one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit <i>with Him</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But the one who is united <i>and</i> joined to the Lord is one spirit <i>with Him</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But anyone joined to the Lord is one spirit with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But anyone joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But anyone who is joined to the Lord is one in spirit with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />However, the person who unites himself with the Lord becomes one spirit with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But he who joins himself to the Lord becomes spiritually one with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But the person who unites himself with the Lord becomes one spirit with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But the one united with the Lord is one spirit with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But he that is joined to the Lord is one spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But he who is in union with the Master is one with Him in spirit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he who unites himself with the Lord is one with Him in spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he who is joined to the LORD is one spirit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But the <i>one</i> being joined to the Lord is one spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he joined to the Lord is one spirit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But he who is joined to the Lord, is one spirit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But whoever is joined to the Lord is one spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But whoever is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But anyone united to the Lord becomes one spirit with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But he who unites himself with our LORD becomes one with him in spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But whoever cleaves to our Lord becomes one spirit with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But he that is joined to the Lord, is one spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But he that is joined to the Lord is one spirit.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but he that is attach'd to the Lord, is united to him by one and the same spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But he who is in union with the Master is one with Him in spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />but he who is united to the Lord is one spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And he that is joined to the Lord is one spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/6-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=1120" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Members of Christ</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>Or don’t you know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.” <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">he who</a> <a href="/greek/2853.htm" title="2853: kollōmenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- From kolla; to glue, i.e. to stick.">unites himself</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">with the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: hen (Adj-NNS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one with Him</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">in spirit.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">18</span>Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21-23</a></span><br />that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— / I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a></span><br />I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-30.htm">Ephesians 5:30</a></span><br />For we are members of His body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9-11</a></span><br />You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. / But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. / And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">2 Peter 1:4</a></span><br />Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-4.htm">John 15:4-5</a></span><br />Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. / I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-27.htm">Colossians 1:27</a></span><br />To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-13.htm">1 John 4:13</a></span><br />By this we know that we remain in Him, and He in us: He has given us of His Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">1 John 3:24</a></span><br />Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-20.htm">John 14:20</a></span><br />On that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you are in Me, and I am in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-17.htm">Ephesians 3:17</a></span><br />so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Romans 8:16</a></span><br />The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-24.htm">1 John 2:24</a></span><br />As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you will also remain in the Son and in the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a></span><br />Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-56.htm">John 6:56</a></span><br />Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But he that is joined to the Lord is one spirit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">1 Corinthians 12:13</a></b></br> For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether <i>we be</i> Jews or Gentiles, whether <i>we be</i> bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/3-6.htm">John 3:6</a></b></br> That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21-23</a></b></br> That they all may be one; as thou, Father, <i>art</i> in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/6-16.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-16.htm">Joins</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-14.htm">Master</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-11.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">Union</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">United</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-16.htm">Unites</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/12-24.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">Joins</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-4.htm">Master</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-14.htm">Union</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-11.htm">United</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-16.htm">Unites</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">The Corinthians must take their brothers to court;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">especially under infidels.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">The wicked shall not inherit the kingdom of God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-15.htm">Our bodies are the members of Christ, and temples of the Holy Spirit: </a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">they must not therefore be defiled.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But he who unites himself with the Lord</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the intimate relationship between a believer and the Lord. In the context of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses issues of sexual immorality and the importance of spiritual purity. The idea of "uniting" with the Lord suggests a deep, personal commitment akin to a covenant relationship. This mirrors the Old Testament concept of Israel being united with God, as seen in passages like <a href="/hosea/2-19.htm">Hosea 2:19-20</a>, where God speaks of betrothing Israel to Himself in faithfulness. The union with the Lord is not merely a physical or superficial connection but a profound spiritual bond.<p><b>is one with Him</b><br>The concept of being "one" with the Lord reflects the unity and oneness that Jesus prayed for in <a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21</a>, where He desires that believers may be one as He and the Father are one. This unity is not just a future hope but a present reality for those who are in Christ. It signifies a shared identity and purpose, aligning the believer's will with God's will. Historically, this idea of oneness would contrast sharply with the prevalent Greco-Roman religious practices, which often involved multiple deities and lacked the personal relationship that Christianity offers.<p><b>in spirit.</b><br>The phrase "in spirit" highlights the spiritual nature of this union, distinguishing it from physical or earthly connections. This aligns with Jesus' teaching in <a href="/john/4-24.htm">John 4:24</a>, where He states that true worshipers must worship in spirit and truth. The spiritual union with the Lord transcends physical boundaries and is rooted in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, as described in passages like <a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9-11</a>. This spiritual connection is a foretaste of the eternal communion believers will experience with God, as prophesied in <a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3</a>, where God will dwell with His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with guidance and correction.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a></b><br>A diverse and often troubled congregation in the city of Corinth, known for its moral and spiritual challenges.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord (Jesus Christ)</a></b><br>Central figure in Christianity, with whom believers are called to unite spiritually.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth, commerce, and moral decadence, providing a challenging environment for early Christians.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The third person of the Trinity, who indwells believers and facilitates their union with Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_union_with_christ.htm">Spiritual Union with Christ</a></b><br>Believers are called to a profound spiritual union with Christ, transcending mere intellectual assent or external conformity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The Holy Spirit is the agent of this union, dwelling within believers and enabling them to live in harmony with Christ's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/moral_implications.htm">Moral Implications</a></b><br>Being one with the Lord in spirit has moral implications, calling believers to live lives that reflect their spiritual identity and commitment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a></b><br>Our primary identity is found in our union with Christ, which should influence every aspect of our lives, including our decisions, relationships, and priorities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sanctification_process.htm">Sanctification Process</a></b><br>This union is part of the sanctification process, where believers grow in holiness and Christlikeness through the work of the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_jesus'_visions_in_the_bible.htm">How can believers be united and glorify God together?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_true_spiritual_union.htm">What is the true nature of spiritual union and knowledge?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/common_muslim_qanda.htm">What are common Muslim questions and their answers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_being_one_with_christ_mean.htm">What does being one with Christ mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">One spirit.</span>--The union betwixt Christ and each member of His Church is a spiritual one. This explains the sense in which we are the Lord's body, and intensifies the argument against any degradation of one who shares so holy and intimate a union.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">That is joined unto the Lord.</span> This phrase, indicating the closest possible union, is found in <a href="/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20</a>; <a href="/2_kings/18-6.htm">2 Kings 18:6</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Is one spirit.</span> There is a "mystical union," not only "betwixt Christ and his Church," but also between Christ and the holy soul Hence, to St. Paul, spiritual life meant the indwelling of Christ in the heart - the life "in Christ;" so that he could say, "It is no more I that live, but Christ that liveth in me" (<a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a>; <a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a>; <a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/6-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he who</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">unites himself</span><br /><span class="grk">κολλώμενος</span> <span class="translit">(kollōmenos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2853.htm">Strong's 2853: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kolla; to glue, i.e. to stick.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Lord</span><br /><span class="grk">Κυρίῳ</span> <span class="translit">(Kyriō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστιν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one [with Him]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἓν</span> <span class="translit">(hen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> </span><span class="str2">One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[in] spirit.</span><br /><span class="grk">πνεῦμά</span> <span class="translit">(pneuma)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, spirit. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/6-17.htm">1 Corinthians 6:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/6-17.htm">1 Corinthians 6:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/6-17.htm">1 Corinthians 6:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/6-17.htm">1 Corinthians 6:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/6-17.htm">1 Corinthians 6:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/6-17.htm">1 Corinthians 6:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/6-17.htm">1 Corinthians 6:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/6-17.htm">1 Corinthians 6:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/6-17.htm">1 Corinthians 6:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/6-17.htm">1 Corinthians 6:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/6-17.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 6:17 But he who is joined to (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 6:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 6:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 6:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 6:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>