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Epistula II ad Corinthios, 6

1. adiuvantes autem et exhortamur ne in vacuum gratiam Dei recipiatis

1. Adiuvantes autem et exhor tamur, ne in vacuum gratiam Dei recipiatis

2. ait enim tempore accepto exaudivi te et in die salutis adiuvavi te ecce nunc tempus acceptabile ecce nunc dies salutis

2. — ait enim: “Tempore accepto exaudivi te et in die salutis adiuvi te”; ecce nunc tempus acceptabile, ecce nunc dies salutis —

3. nemini dantes ullam offensionem ut non vituperetur ministerium

3. nemini dantes ullam offensionem, ut non vituperetur ministerium,

4. sed in omnibus exhibeamus nosmet ipsos sicut Dei ministros in multa patientia in tribulationibus in necessitatibus in angustiis

4. sed in omnibus exhibentes nosmetipsos sicut Dei ministros in multa patientia, in tribulationibus, in necessitatibus, in angustiis,

5. in plagis in carceribus in seditionibus in laboribus in vigiliis in jejuniis

5. in plagis, in carceribus, in seditionibus, in laboribus, in vigiliis, in ieiuniis,

6. in castitate in scientia in longanimitate in suavitate in Spiritu Sancto in caritate non ficta

6. in castitate, in scientia, in longanimitate, in suavitate, in Spiritu Sancto, in caritate non ficta,

7. in verbo veritatis in virtute Dei per arma justitiæ a dextris et sinistris

7. in verbo veritatis, in virtute Dei; per arma iustitiae a dextris et sinistris,

8. per gloriam et ignobilitatem per infamiam et bonam famam ut seductores et veraces sicut qui ignoti et cogniti

8. per gloriam et ignobilitatem, per infamiam et bonam famam; ut seductores, et veraces;

9. quasi morientes et ecce vivimus ut castigati et non mortificati

9. sicut qui ignoti, et cogniti; quasi morientes, et ecce vivimus; ut castigati, et non mortificati;

10. quasi tristes semper autem gaudentes sicut egentes multos autem locupletantes tamquam nihil habentes et omnia possidentes

10. quasi tristes, semper autem gaudentes; sicut egentes, multos autem locupletantes; tamquam nihil habentes, et omnia possidentes.

11. os nostrum patet ad vos o Corinthii cor nostrum dilatatum est

11. Os nostrum patet ad vos, o Corinthii, cor nostrum dilatatum est.

12. non angustiamini in nobis angustiamini autem in visceribus vestris

12. Non angustiamini in nobis, sed angustiamini in visceribus vestris;

13. eandem autem habentes remunerationem tamquam filiis dico dilatamini et vos

13. eandem autem habentes remunerationem, tamquam filiis dico, dilatamini et vos.

14. nolite jugum ducere cum infidelibus quæ enim participatio justitiæ cum iniquitate aut quæ societas luci ad tenebras

14. Nolite iugum ducere cum infidelibus! Quae enim participatio iustitiae cum iniquitate? Aut quae societas luci ad tenebras?

15. quæ autem conventio Christi ad Belial aut quæ pars fideli cum infidele

15. Quae autem conventio Christi cum Beliar, aut quae pars fideli cum infideli?

16. qui autem consensus templo Dei cum idolis vos enim estis templum Dei vivi sicut dicit Deus quoniam inhabitabo in illis et inambulabo et ero illorum Deus et ipsi erunt mihi populus

16. Qui autem consensus templo Dei cum idolis? Vos enim estis templum Dei vivi; sicut dicit Deus: “Inhabitabo in illis et inambulabo et ero illorum Deus, et ipsi erunt mihi populus.

17. propter quod exite de medio eorum et separamini dicit Dominus et inmundum ne tetigeritis

17. Propter quod exite de medio eorum et separamini, dicit Dominus, et immundum ne tetigeritis; et ego recipiam vos

18. et ego recipiam vos et ero vobis in patrem et vos eritis mihi in filios et filias dicit Dominus omnipotens

18. et ero vobis in Patrem, et vos eritis mihi in filios et filias, dicit Dominus omnipotens”.



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Footnotes:

6:1-2 - Paul exhorts the Corinthians not to receive God's grace in vain, emphasizing the urgency of salvation. The "today" of salvation is a continual invitation to personal transformation and conversion (see also Isaiah 49:8 and Hebrews 3:7-8).

6:3-10 - Paul describes the hardships and sufferings he and the other apostles faced, but reaffirms that, despite them, he remained faithful to God's calling. The Christian life is marked by trials, but also by God's faithfulness (see also Philippians 4:12-13 and 1 Corinthians 4:11-13).

6:14-18 - Paul warns Christians about the incompatibility of righteousness and wickedness. Separation from the world and commitment to God are fundamental to living a life of holiness (see also 1 John 2:15-17 and 2 Corinthians 7:1).

06:17 - Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Sanctification requires turning away from sin, reflecting the transformation God brings about in the lives of believers (see also Revelation 18:4 and 1 Peter 1:16).

06:18 - God promises to be the Father of His people, a deep bond of relationship that characterizes the new covenant. Fellowship with God is a central blessing in the Christian life (see also 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 and Romans 8:15).

Verses related to Epistula II ad Corinthios, 6:

2 Corinthians chapter 6 urges holiness and separation. How does Paul demonstrate his love for the Corinthians? This passionate text describes the apostle's sufferings and integrity in his ministry. The chapter addresses themes such as the urgency of salvation, Christian purity and the danger of alliances with unbelievers. Paulo also makes an emotional appeal for reciprocity of affection. Consider with us five biblical passages that correlate with the challenging themes of this intense chapter.

Isaiah 49:8: "Thus says the Lord: 'In the favorable time I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you; I will guard you and make you a covenant for the people, to restore the land and distribute their abandoned possessions.'" - This verse is quoted by Paul in 2 Corinthians 6:2, emphasizing the urgency of salvation.

1 Corinthians 3:16: "Do you not know that you are God's temple and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" - This passage relates to Paul's statement in 2 Corinthians 6:16 about us being the temple of the living God.

Ephesians 5:11: "Do not participate in the fruitless works of darkness; rather, expose them to light." - This verse complements Paul's exhortation in 2 Corinthians 6:14 about not being unequally yoked with unbelievers.

Leviticus 26:12: "I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be my people." - This passage from the Old Testament is cited by Paul in 2 Corinthians 6:16, emphasizing the covenant relationship with God.

Revelation 18:4: "Then I heard another voice from heaven saying, 'Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins, so that the plagues that will fall on her will not reach you.'" - This verse echoes Paul's exhortation in 2 Corinthians 6:17 to come out from among the unbelievers and be set apart.

FAQ:

What does Paul teach about not being unequally yoked?

Paul warns Christians not to associate with unbelievers, as this can undermine their faith. He explains that light cannot coexist with darkness. (2 Corinthians 6:14)

What is the importance of being a temple of God?

Paul teaches that Christians are temples of the living God. They should live in purity and holiness, for God dwells in them. (2 Corinthians 6:16-18)

How does Paul describe the sufferings he faced?

Paul describes his sufferings as obstacles that do not hinder his ministry, but rather demonstrate his faithfulness and commitment to God. (2 Corinthians 6:4-10)

What does it mean to be reconciled to God?

Reconciliation with God, according to Paul, is a gift given to us by Christ, and we must live worthy of this calling. (2 Corinthians 6:17-18)

What is the central message of Paul's ministry?

Paul's central message is reconciliation with God, proclaiming the gospel and calling people to repentance. (2 Corinthians 6:1-2)


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