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now is the day of salvation!<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.2.3"><span class="xrfAlphabet">c</span></a></p><h3 class="head1">The Character of Paul’s Ministry</h3><p class="noind"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.3" /> <A name="4"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>We are not giving anyone an occasion for offense, so that the ministry will not be blamed. <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.4" /> <A name="5"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Instead, as God’s ministers, we commend ourselves in everything: by great endurance, by afflictions, by hardships, by difficulties, <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.5" /> <A name="6"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>by beatings, by imprisonments,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.5.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> by riots, by labors, by sleepless nights, by times of hunger, <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.6" /> <A name="7"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>by purity,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.6.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> by knowledge,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.6.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a> by patience,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.6.3"><span class="xrfAlphabet">c</span></a> by kindness,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.6.4"><span class="xrfAlphabet">d</span></a> by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.6.5"><span class="xrfAlphabet">e</span></a> <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.7" /> <A name="8"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>by the word of truth,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.2_Corinthians.6.7.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">a</span></a> <a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.7.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> by the power of God;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.7.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a> through weapons of righteousness for the right hand and the left, <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.8" /> <A name="9"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>through glory<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.8.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> and dishonor, through slander and good report; regarded as deceivers, yet true; <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.9" /> <A name="10"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>as unknown, yet recognized; as dying, yet see — we live; as being disciplined, yet not killed; <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.10" /> <A name="11"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>as grieving, yet always rejoicing;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.10.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> as poor, yet enriching many; as having nothing, yet possessing everything. <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.11" /> <A name="12"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>We have spoken openly to you, Corinthians; our heart has been opened wide. <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.12" /> <A name="13"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.13" /> <A name="14"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>I speak as to my children; as a proper response, open your heart to us.</p><h3 class="head1">Separation to God</h3><p class="noind"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.14" /> <A name="15"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Do not be yoked together with those who do not believe. For what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness?<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.14.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> Or what fellowship does light<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.14.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a> have with darkness?<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.14.3"><span class="xrfAlphabet">c</span></a> <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.15" /> <A name="16"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>What agreement does Christ have with Belial?<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.2_Corinthians.6.15.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? <span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.16" /> <A name="17"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>And what agreement does the temple of God have with idols?<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.16.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> For we<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.2_Corinthians.6.16.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> are the temple of the living God, as God said:</p><blockquote class="otdynprose"><p class="scripture"><span class="otquote">I will dwell</span><a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.16.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="scripture"><span class="otquote">and walk among them,</span></p><p class="scripture"><span class="otquote">and I will be their God,</span><a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.16.3"><span class="xrfAlphabet">c</span></a></p><p class="scripture"><span class="otquote">and they will be my people.</span><a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.16.4"><span class="xrfAlphabet">d</span></a> <a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.16.5"><span class="xrfAlphabet">e</span></a></p><p class="scripture"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.17" /> <A name="18"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Therefore, <span class="otquote">come out from among them</span></p><p class="scripture">and <span class="otquote">be separate, says the Lord;</span></p><p class="scripture"><span class="otquote">do not touch any unclean thing,</span></p><p class="scripture"><span class="otquote">and I will welcome you.</span><a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.17.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> <a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.17.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="scripture"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-2_Corinthians.6.18" /> <span class="reftext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>And <span class="otquote">I will be a Father</span><a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.18.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> to you,</p><p class="scripture"><span class="otquote">and</span> you will be <span class="otquote">sons</span><a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.18.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a> and daughters <span class="otquote">to me,</span></p><p class="scripture"><span class="otquote">says the Lord Almighty.</span><a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.18.3"><span class="xrfAlphabet">c</span></a> <a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.2_Corinthians.6.18.4"><span class="xrfAlphabet">d</span></a></p></blockquote><br /><section id="footnotes-2_Corinthians.6" class="fnSection"><aside id="fn.2_Corinthians.6.7.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.7">6:7</a></span> Or <span class="italic">by truthful speech</span></aside><aside id="fn.2_Corinthians.6.15.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.15">6:15</a></span> Or <span class="italic">Beliar</span></aside><aside id="fn.2_Corinthians.6.16.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.16">6:16</a></span> Other mss read <span class="italic">you</span></aside><br /><section id="cross-references-2_Corinthians.6" class="xrfSection"><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.2.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.2">6:2</a></span> Is 49:8</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.2.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.2">6:2</a></span> Is 49:8</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.2.3"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.2">6:2</a></span> Is 49:8; 55:6; Lk 4:19; Heb 3:13</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.5.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.5">6:5</a></span> Jdg 16:21</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.6.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.6">6:6</a></span> 2Co 11:3</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.6.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.6">6:6</a></span> Php 3:8; 1Jn 4:8</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.6.3"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.6">6:6</a></span> Ex 34:6; 2Tm 3:10</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.6.4"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.6">6:6</a></span> Rm 2:4; 3:12; 11:22; Gl 5:22; Eph 2:7; Col 3:12; Ti 3:4</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.6.5"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.6">6:6</a></span> 1Co 13:1</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.7.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.7">6:7</a></span> 2Th 2:10</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.7.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.7">6:7</a></span> Mk 5:30; Lk 1:35; 6:19; Ac 19:11; 2Co 13:4; Rv 11:17</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.8.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.8">6:8</a></span> 1Pt 5:4</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.10.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.10">6:10</a></span> Mt 5:4; Jn 16:22; 2Co 7:4; Php 1:4,25; 2:17–18; 3:1; 4:1,4; Col 1:24; 1Th 1:6; 1Pt 1:6–8</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.14.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.14">6:14</a></span> Mt 13:41</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.14.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.14">6:14</a></span> Jn 12:46</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.14.3"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.14">6:14</a></span> Mt 6:23</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.16.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.16">6:16</a></span> Gn 31:19; 1Co 8:4</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.16.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.16">6:16</a></span> Jms 4:5</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.16.3"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.16">6:16</a></span> Heb 3:6</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.16.4"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.16">6:16</a></span> Lv 26:12; Jr 31:33; 32:38; Ezk 37:26</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.16.5"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.16">6:16</a></span> Lv 26:12</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.17.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.17">6:17</a></span> Is 52:11</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.17.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.17">6:17</a></span> Is 52:11</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.18.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.18">6:18</a></span> Mt 5:16; 11:27; Lk 11:13; Jn 8:42; Eph 5:20</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.18.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.18">6:18</a></span> Mt 5:9</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.18.3"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.18">6:18</a></span> 2Sm 7:14; Is 43:6; 49:22; 60:4; Hs 1:10</aside><aside id="xrf.2_Corinthians.6.18.4"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-2_Corinthians.6.18">6:18</a></span> 2Sm 7:14; 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