The Marks of Apostleship
2 Corinthians 6, verse 1. We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 Corinthians 6, verse 2. For He says: “In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6, verse 3. We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed. 2 Corinthians 6, verse 4. But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses, 2 Corinthians 6, verse 5. in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings; 2 Corinthians 6, verse 6. by purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love, 2 Corinthians 6, verse 7. by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, 2 Corinthians 6, verse 8. by honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; 2 Corinthians 6, verse 9. as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, and yet not killed; 2 Corinthians 6, verse 10. as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
A Plea for Holiness
2 Corinthians 6, verse 11. O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open. 2 Corinthians 6, verse 12. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections. 2 Corinthians 6, verse 13. Now in return for the same (I speak as to children), you also be open. 2 Corinthians 6, verse 14. Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6, verse 15. And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? 2 Corinthians 6, verse 16. And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people.” 2 Corinthians 6, verse 17. Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.” 2 Corinthians 6, verse 18. “I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the Lord Almighty.”