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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_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/2_corinthians/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />We put no stumbling block in anyone&#8217s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />We live in such a way that no one will stumble because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Placing no obstacle in <i>anyone's way</i> so that <i>our</i> ministry should not be blemished,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />giving no reason for <i>taking</i> offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />giving no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />giving no cause for offense in anything, in order that the ministry be not discredited,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />giving no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_corinthians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />we put no obstruction in anyone’s path, so that the ministry will not be discredited,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />We are not giving anyone an occasion for offense, so that the ministry will not be blamed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />We give no opportunity for stumbling to anyone, so that the ministry will not be blamed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_corinthians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_corinthians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We don't want anyone to find fault with our work, and so we try hard not to cause problems. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_corinthians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />We don't give people any opportunity to find fault with how we serve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We do not want anyone to find fault with our work, so we try not to put obstacles in anyone's way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_corinthians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />We do not put an obstacle in anyone's way. Otherwise, fault may be found with our ministry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />We put no obstacle in anyone?s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_corinthians/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />We give no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our service may not be blamed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Giving no offense in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />We endeavour to give people no cause for stumbling in anything, lest the work we are doing should fall into discredit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_corinthians/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />We give no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our service may not be blamed, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />In nothing giving any cause of offense, that the ministry may not be blamed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Placing no obstacle in <i>anyone's way</i> so that <i>our</i> ministry should not be blemished,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> in nothing giving any cause of offence, that the ministration may be not blamed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_corinthians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Giving no offence in any thing, that the service be not blamed:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Giving no offence to any man, that our ministry be not blamed: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />May we never give offense to anyone, so that our ministry may not be disparaged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />We cause no one to stumble in anything, in order that no fault may be found with our ministry;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />We are putting no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Give no occasion for offence to any one in anything, so that there be no blemish in our ministry:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Why should you give any person an occasion of stumbling in anything? Otherwise it would be a defect in our ministry.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for we put no stumbling-block in any man's way, in order that this ministry may not be blamed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, in order that the ministry may not be blamed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_corinthians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />as for us, we give no occasion of offence, that our ministry may not be blamed:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />We endeavour to give people no cause for stumbling in anything, lest the work we are doing should fall into discredit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministry be not blamed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />We give no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/6-3.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/ddheG4hMg28?start=978" 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/2_corinthians/6.htm">Paul's Hardships and God's Grace</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>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! <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: didontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">We put</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: Mēdemian (Adj-AFS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">no</a> <a href="/greek/4349.htm" title="4349: proskopēn (N-AFS) -- A cause of stumbling, offense, shock. From proskopto; a stumbling, i.e. occasion of sin.">obstacle</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: mēdeni (Adj-DMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">anyone’s way,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">no one</a> <a href="/greek/3469.htm" title="3469: mōmēthē (V-ASP-3S) -- To blame, find fault with, slander. From momos; to carp at, i.e. Censure.">can discredit</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">our</a> <a href="/greek/1248.htm" title="1248: diakonia (N-NFS) -- Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.">ministry.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">4</span>Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;…<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="/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32</a></span><br />Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Romans 14:13</a></span><br />Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-10.htm">Philippians 1:10</a></span><br />so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-22.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:22</a></span><br />Abstain from every form of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">1 Timothy 3:2</a></span><br />An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a></span><br />Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">1 Peter 3:16</a></span><br />keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a></span><br />In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-21.htm">Romans 14:21</a></span><br />It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">1 Corinthians 8:9</a></span><br />Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-12.htm">1 Corinthians 9:12</a></span><br />If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a></span><br />Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a></span><br />Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-16.htm">Acts 24:16</a></span><br />In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1-2</a></span><br />We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. / Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Giving no offense in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a></b></br> For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">2 Corinthians 8:20</a></b></br> Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/17-27.htm">Matthew 17:27</a></b></br> Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; 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This reflects Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/18-6.htm">Matthew 18:6</a> about the seriousness of causing others to sin. In the context of Corinth, a city known for its moral and religious diversity, Paul is mindful of the potential for misunderstanding or misrepresentation of the Gospel. The apostle's commitment to removing obstacles is also seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/9-12.htm">1 Corinthians 9:12</a>, where he speaks of enduring anything rather than hindering the Gospel of Christ. This phrase underscores the responsibility of believers to live in a way that is above reproach, aligning with the call to holiness found throughout Scripture.<p><b>so that no one can discredit our ministry</b><br>Paul is concerned with the integrity and reputation of his ministry. The word "discredit" suggests a focus on maintaining a testimony that is beyond reproach, as seen in <a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7</a>, where leaders are called to have a good reputation with outsiders. In the Greco-Roman world, where public perception was crucial, Paul is aware of the scrutiny his ministry faces. This concern is not just for his personal reputation but for the credibility of the Gospel message itself. The ministry is seen as a stewardship from God, as Paul describes in <a href="/1_corinthians/4.htm">1 Corinthians 4:1-2</a>, and it is essential that it remains untainted by scandal or accusation. This reflects the broader biblical theme of being ambassadors for Christ, as mentioned in <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">2 Corinthians 5:20</a>, where believers are called to represent Jesus with integrity and faithfulness.<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 2 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, emphasizing the integrity and dedication of his ministry.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and significant cultural and economic influence. The church in Corinth faced various challenges, including moral and doctrinal issues.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, this early Christian community struggled with internal divisions and external pressures.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul's_ministry.htm">Paul's Ministry</a></b><br>The context of this verse is Paul's defense of his ministry, highlighting his efforts to maintain a blameless and effective witness for Christ.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/o/obstacles_in_ministry.htm">Obstacles in Ministry</a></b><br>Refers to any actions or behaviors that could hinder the message of the Gospel or cause others to stumble in their faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_ministry.htm">Integrity in Ministry</a></b><br>Paul emphasizes the importance of maintaining a ministry that is above reproach. As believers, we should strive to live in a way that reflects Christ and does not cause others to question our faith or the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_stumbling_blocks.htm">Avoiding Stumbling Blocks</a></b><br>Our actions and words should not become obstacles to others. We must be mindful of how our behavior impacts those around us, especially within the church community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responsibility_to_others.htm">Responsibility to Others</a></b><br>As Christians, we have a responsibility to support and encourage one another in faith. This includes being aware of how our conduct can influence others' spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a></b><br>Regularly examine your life and ministry to ensure that you are not inadvertently causing others to stumble. Seek God's guidance in identifying and removing any potential obstacles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_the_gospel.htm">Commitment to the Gospel</a></b><br>Our primary focus should be on advancing the Gospel. This requires a commitment to living out our faith authentically and transparently, ensuring that our lives align with the message we proclaim.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/order_of_jesus'_disciples'_calling.htm">What does 'travail' mean in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_a_christian_missionary's_role.htm">What defines a Christian missionary's role and purpose?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_messengers'_feet_beautiful.htm">What does 'The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_apollos'_delay_affect_biblical_consistency.htm">1 Corinthians 16:12 - Why is Apollos unwilling or delayed to visit Corinth, and does this contradiction with other New Testament accounts undermine biblical consistency?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Giving no offence . . .</span>--The participial construction is resumed from <a href="/2_corinthians/6-1.htm" title="We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that you receive not the grace of God in vain.">2Corinthians 6:1</a>, <a href="/2_corinthians/6-2.htm" title="(For he said, 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.)">2Corinthians 6:2</a> being treated as parenthetical. A subtle distinction in the two forms of the Greek negative suggests the thought that he is here giving, as it were, his own estimate of his aim and endeavour in his work. He avoids all occasion of offence, not because he fears censure for himself, but that "the ministry be not blamed."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Giving no offence in anything.</span> An undercurrent of necessary self defence runs through St. Paul's exhortation. The participle is, like "fellow workers," a nominative to "we exhort you" in ver. 1. <span class="accented">Offence</span>. The word here is not <span class="accented">skandalon</span>, which is so often rendered "offence," but <span class="accented">proskope</span>, which occurs here alone in the New Testament, and is not found in the LXX. It means "a cause of stumbling." <span class="accented">Proskomma</span>, a stumbling block, is used in <a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">1 Corinthians 8:9</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Be not blamed</span>. When any just blame can be attached to the minister, the force of the ministry of reconciliation is fatally weakened. (For the word, see <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">2 Corinthians 8:20</a>.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/6-3.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">We put</span><br /><span class="grk">διδόντες</span> <span class="translit">(didontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> </span><span class="str2">To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no</span><br /><span class="grk">Μηδεμίαν</span> <span class="translit">(Mēdemian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> </span><span class="str2">No one, none, nothing. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">obstacle</span><br /><span class="grk">προσκοπήν</span> <span class="translit">(proskopēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4349.htm">Strong's 4349: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cause of stumbling, offense, shock. From proskopto; a stumbling, i.e. occasion of sin.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[anyone’s] {way},</span><br /><span class="grk">μηδενὶ</span> <span class="translit">(mēdeni)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> </span><span class="str2">No one, none, nothing. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no one</span><br /><span class="grk">μὴ</span> <span class="translit">(mē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">can discredit</span><br /><span class="grk">μωμηθῇ</span> <span class="translit">(mōmēthē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3469.htm">Strong's 3469: </a> </span><span class="str2">To blame, find fault with, slander. From momos; to carp at, i.e. Censure.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[our]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡ</span> <span class="translit">(hē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Feminine 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">ministry.</span><br /><span class="grk">διακονία</span> <span class="translit">(diakonia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1248.htm">Strong's 1248: </a> </span><span class="str2">Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 6:3 We give no occasion of stumbling (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 6:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 6:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 6:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 6:4" /></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>