2 Corinthians 6:9

As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
As	ὡς hōs	G5613	which how · particle
unknown	ἀγνοούμενοι agnooumenoi	G50	not to know (through lack of information or intelligenc… · verb — present passive participle, nominative plural masculine
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
known	ἐπιγινωσκόμενοι, epiginōskomenoi	G1921	to know upon some mark · verb — present passive participle, nominative plural masculine
as	ὡς hōs	G5613	which how · particle
dying	ἀποθνῄσκοντες apothnēskontes	G599	to die off (literally or figuratively) · verb — present active participle, nominative plural masculine
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
behold	ἰδοὺ idou	G2400	used as imperative lo! · interjection
live	ζῶμεν, zōmen	G2198	to live (literally or figuratively) · verb — present active indicative, 1st person plural
as	ὡς hōs	G5613	which how · particle
chastened	παιδευόμενοι paideuomenoi	G3811	to train up a child · verb — present passive participle, nominative plural masculine
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
not	μὴ mē	G3361	(adverb) not · particle — negative
killed	θανατούμενοι, thanatoumenoi	G2289	become dead · verb — present passive participle, nominative plural masculine

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Cross-references

2 Corinthians 4:10-11 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
Romans 8:36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
2 Corinthians 1:8-10 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength,…
2 Corinthians 4:2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestatio…
Psalms 118:17-18 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
1 Corinthians 4:9 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to…
2 Corinthians 11:6 But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.
Acts 17:18 Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He…

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

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. The errand or exhortation itself, namely, to comply with the gospel offers of reconciliation - that, being favoured with the gospel, they would not receive this grace of God in vain, Co2 6:1. The gospel is a word of grace sounding in our ears; but it will be in vain for us to hear it, unless we believe it, and comply with the end and design of it. And as it is the duty of the ministers of the gospel to exhort and persuade their hearers to accept of grace and mercy which are offered to them, so t…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 6:9

unknown . . . yet well known--"unknown" in our true character to those who "evil report" of us, "well known" to those who hold us in "good report" (Co2 6:8). CONYBEARE explains, "Unknown by men, yet acknowledged by God" (Co1 13:12). Perhaps both God and men (believers) are intended as knowing him (Co2 5:11; Co2 11:6). dying . . . live-- (Co2 1:9; Co2 4:10-11; Co2 11:23). Compare GAUSSEN'S remark, see on Co2 6:5. "Behold" calls attention to the fact as something beyond all expectation. chastened . . . not killed--realizing Psa 118:18.

Adam Clarke on 2 Corinthians 6:9

As unknown - Persons who are to be suspected as harbouring dark designs; persons of neither birth, parentage, nor respectable connections in life; And yet well known - Proved by our whole conduct to have no such designs, and demonstrated to be holy, upright, and useful, by the whole train of our peregrinations, through which we can be readily traced from place to place; having preached openly, and done nothing in a corner. As dying - Through continual dangers, fatigues, and persecutions; And, behold, we live - We are preserved by the mighty power of God in the greatest dangers and deaths. As chastened - As though we were disobedient children; And not killed - Though we continue in the very s…

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The Church Fathers

Paul and his companions were unknown to the wicked and reprobate but well known to the faithful and just.
— Pelagius, COMMENTARY ON THE SECOND EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS 6

Those who hated the apostles thought that they were dying every day of their lives as the price for their wickedness. But because the apostles were preaching with God's approval, they kept being rescued from death by the help of Christ.
— Ambrosiaster, COMMENTARY ON PAUL'S EPISTLES

"As unknown, and yet well known." This is, "by glory and dishonor." For by some they were well known and much sought after, whilst others designed not to know them at all. "As dying, and behold, we live." As under sentence of death and condemned; which was itself also matter of dishonor. But this he said, to show both the unspeakable power of God and their own patience. For so far as those who plotted against us were concerned, we died; and this is what all suppose; but by God's aid we escaped the dangers. Then to manifest also on what account God permits these things, he added, "As chastened, and not killed." Showing that the gain accruing to them from their temptations, even before the rewards, was great, and that their enemies against their will did them service.
— John Chrysostom, Homily 12 on 2 Corinthians

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Dictionary and topics

Afflicted Saints · Examples of afflicted Saints:: Apostles — Examples of afflicted Saints:: Apostles
Paradox · General scriptures concerning — General scriptures concerning
Persecution · OF THE RIGHTEOUS — OF THE RIGHTEOUS
Resignation · EXEMPLIFIED — EXEMPLIFIED

Dictionary: Easton's (1897) and Smith's (1863), public domain. Topics: Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's Topical Textbook (1897), public domain. Both as parsed by NEUU (CC BY 4.0).

2 Corinthians 6:9

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 6:9

Adam Clarke on 2 Corinthians 6:9

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

2 Corinthians 6:9

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 6:9

Adam Clarke on 2 Corinthians 6:9

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Gill on 2 Corinthians 6:9

John Calvin on 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Tyndale Open Study Notes on 2 Corinthians 6:8-10