2 Corinthians 6:2

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Corinthians 6:2

6:2 salvation. (i-22) See Isaiah 49:8 . read more

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

I, 2. Paraphrase. ’Now it is as coöperators with God in this work that we exhort you not to make the grace of God fruitless in your life by continuing in sin. (2) For God has told us in Scripture of a time of grace and of a day of salvation; and this is that blessed time of grace and that day of salvation.’1. Workers together with him] For the idea cp. 1 Corinthians 3:9. In vain] i.e. by an unholy life.2. He (i.e. God) saith] The v. is a parenthesis. The reference is to Isaiah 49:8, God’s words... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Corinthians 6:2

(2) I have heard thee in a time accepted . . .—Better, perhaps, acceptable. The meaning of the pronoun “He,” as referring to God, is determined by the preceding verse. The tense of the Greek is better expressed by, I heard thee . . . I succoured thee. As with other citations, it is a natural inference that St. Paul had the context, as well as the words actually cited, in his mind, and it is interesting, accordingly, to remember that context. The words (Isaiah 49:8) are among those addressed at... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

Unreality 2 Corinthians 6:1 The Apostle is here warning us against what we fear is a very common fault in the present day. So many people seem to receive the grace of God, but it has no influence upon their lives, they receive that grace in vain. I want to say a word or two about the importance of sincerity and reality in religion. If we profess to have any religion at all, let us take great care that it is real. By 'real' I mean that which is not base, hollow, formal, counterfeit, sham,... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Chapter 17THE SIGNS OF AN APOSTLE.2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (R.V)THE ministry of the Gospel is a ministry of reconciliation; the preacher of the Gospel is primarily an evangelist. He has to proclaim that wonderful grace of God which made peace between heaven and earth through the blood of the Cross, and he has to urge men to receive it. Until this is done, there is nothing else that he can do. But when sinful men have welcomed the glad tidings, when they have consented to accept the peace bought for... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

7. The Example of the Apostle Paul; His Testings and Trials. CHAPTER 6:1-13 He beseeches the Corinthians as coworkers, in view of the ministry of reconciliation, not to receive this grace of God in vain. This is not a contradiction of the doctrine of the security of a true believer. The apostle evidently was uneasy about some of these Corinthian Christians and feared that some had not received the grace of God in their hearts. Their conduct led him to this questioning. If the grace of God... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:2

6:2 {2} (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time {a} accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now [is] the accepted time; behold, now [is] the day of salvation.)(2) In that grace is offered, it is by the grace of God, who has appointed times and seasons to all things, that we may take occasion when it is offered.(a) Which I of my free mercy and love towards you liked and appointed. And at this time God poured out his marvellous love upon us. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

The message of reconciliation having been received by the Corinthians, now the Lord's servants, as fellow-workmen in unity, had further entreaty to make of them. Their profession of faith would be tested, as to whether they had received the grace of God in its living reality, or "in vain." From verses 3 to 10 we shall see that the apostles were severely tested as to the reality of their message: let those who accept the message consider this. Does grace mean as much to the Corinthians as it... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

HIS APPEAL TO THE CHURCH NOT TO RECEIVE THE GRACE OF GOD IN VAIN (2 Corinthians 6:1-10 ) These Corinthians as believers on Jesus Christ, had received the grace of God in their justification and all which it implied; but they would have received it “in vain” did it not bring forth the proper fruit in their lives. That such is the meaning is evident by 2 Corinthians 6:3 : “Giving no occasion of stumbling that our ministration be not blamed,” which is the negative side. And by 2 Corinthians... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

Literary Altruism 2Co 6:9 To say that these words apply to apostolic life is right. Their whole meaning might be exhausted by quotations from the experience of the Apostle Paul. Then again comes up the statement kindred to that in the text although literally exhaustible in the case of Paul, yet every word that is here is fruitful of suggestion regarding larger doctrine and larger application. A very few steps along this line will show us somewhat of its extent and solidity as a line of... read more

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