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2 Corinthians 6:1-2 KJV
2 Corinthians · chapter 6 · verses 1–2
1We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time 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 Corinthians 6:1-2 · King James Version
2 Corinthians 6:1-2 in context
1We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
2(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
3Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
4But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
Commentary
Cross references
- Hebrews 12:15
- 1 Corinthians 3:9
- 1 Peter 4:10
- Isaiah 49:8
- Hebrews 4:7
- Hebrews 3:13
- Isaiah 61:2
- Hebrews 3:7
- Luke 19:42-44
- Luke 4:19
Key words (Strong's)
- salvationsōtēriadeliverance, preservation, safety, salvation, deliverance from the molestation of…G4991 →
- succouredboētheōto help, succour, bring aidG997 →
- togethersynergeōto work together, help in work, be partner in labour, to put forth power together with…G4903 →
- accepteddektosaccepted, acceptableG1184 →
- acceptedeuprosdektoswell received, accepted, acceptableG2144 →
- beseechparakaleōto call to one's side, call for, summon, to address, speak to, , which may be done in the…G3870 →
- receivedechomaito take with the hand, to take hold of, take up, to take up, receive, used of a place…G1209 →
- beholdidoubehold, see, loG2400 →
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In these verses we have an account of the apostle's general errand and exhortation to all to whom he preached in every place where he came, with the several arguments and methods he used. Observe, I.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-10