2 Corinthians 6

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on 2 Corinthians 6

1As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.
2For 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!
3We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.
4Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;
5in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in labor, sleepless nights, and hunger;
6in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;
7in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;
8through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;
9as unknown, yet well-known; dying, and yet we live on; punished, yet not killed;
10sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
11We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.
12It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.
13As a fair exchange, I ask you as my children: Open wide your hearts also.
14Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
15What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
16What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said:
“I will dwell with them
and walk among them,
and I will be their God,
and they will be My people.”
17“Therefore come out from among them
and be separate, says the Lord.
Touch no unclean thing,
and I will receive you.”
18And:
“I will be a Father to you,
and you will be My sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty.”
— 2 Corinthians 6

Related Resources from Heartlight

All-encompassing Compassion
Devo: Praying with Paul

"Dear Father, blessed bestower of grace, Let me work together with you to entreat people not to reject or ignore your offer of grace, or to accept it...."

Following His Example
Devo: Praying with Paul

"Dear Father, blessed bestower of grace, As your servant I commend myself to you as your will may require: Through great endurance, if need be -..."

Character Because of the Spirit
Devo: God's Holy Fire

"We put no stumbling block in anyone's path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: ... in....."

Quit Playing in the Gray
Devo: Together in Christ

"Don't team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? What harmony can....."

Scour Away the Filth
Devo: A Year with Jesus

"Dear Faithful Follower, Even when Paul first worked with the Corinthians, he sought to help them turn from the unbridled immorality that was a part....."

2 Corinthians 6:14
Devo: Today's Verse

"Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?"

Move Toward Perfect Beauty & Holiness
Devo: A Year with Jesus

"Dear Precious and Holy One, When you became My disciple, you were made "holy, blameless, and totally free of imperfection" by My blood that "bled..."

Spurgeon AM Devo for May. 5th
Devo: Morning & Evening

"What a sweet title: "My people!" What a cheering revelation: "Their God!" How much of meaning is couched in those two words, "My people!" Here is..."

Spurgeon AM Devo for Sep. 11th
Devo: Morning & Evening

"The Christian, while in the world, is not to be of the world. He should be distinguished from it in the great object of his life. To him, "to live,"....."

Light and Darkness
Illustration of 2 Corinthians 6:14

Inspirational illustration of 2 Corinthians 6:14 -- Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?

One Brick at a Time
Article by Larry Zinck

How do you get everything done in life? Life is accomplished and made worthwhile by sticking to our goals and doing things one step, one brick, at a time.

People First
Article by Mike Barres

Would you reach the mountaintop or help the wounded? Mike Barres challenges us with a powerful example of climbing Mt. Everest and compares it with having a great church experience but not being concerned with people.

Want to Plant a Church?
Article by Lynn Anderson

Interested in church planting? Four diferent approaches to church planting.

Cross References for 2 Corinthians 6

Cross References Provided by Open Bible

The Berean Standard Bible

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) is a modern, clear, and faithful translation based on the best available Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. Ideal for reading, study, and sharing, it entered the public domain in 2023. For more information, visit berean.bible.