2 Corinthians 6:1
American King James We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that you receive not the grace of God in vain.
American Standard Version And working together `with him' we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain
King James We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
World English Bible Working together, we entreat also that you do not receive the grace of God in vain.
2 Corinthians 6:2
American King James (For he said, I have heard you in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored you: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
American Standard Version (for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee, And in a day of salvation did I succor thee: behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation):
King James (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.)
World English Bible For he says, “At an acceptable time I listened to you. In a day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the acceptable time. Behold, now is the day of salvation.
2 Corinthians 6:3
American King James Giving no offense in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
American Standard Version giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed;
King James Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
World English Bible We give no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our service may not be blamed,
2 Corinthians 6:4
American King James But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
American Standard Version but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
King James But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
World English Bible but in everything commending ourselves as servants of God: in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 6:5
American King James In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings;
American Standard Version in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings;
King James In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;
World English Bible in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in labors, in watchings, in fastings,
2 Corinthians 6:6
American King James By pureness, by knowledge, by long-suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,
American Standard Version in pureness, in knowledge, in long suffering, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in love unfeigned,
King James By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,
World English Bible in pureness, in knowledge, in perseverance, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in sincere love,
2 Corinthians 6:7
American King James By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
American Standard Version in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
King James By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
World English Bible in the word of truth, in the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
2 Corinthians 6:8
American King James By honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;
American Standard Version by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and `yet' true;
King James By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;
World English Bible by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report, as deceivers and yet true,
2 Corinthians 6:9
American King James As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;
American Standard Version as unknown, and `yet' well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;
King James As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;
World English Bible as unknown and yet well known, as dying and behold—we live, as punished and not killed,
2 Corinthians 6:10
American King James As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
American Standard Version as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and `yet' possessing all things.
King James As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
World English Bible as sorrowful yet always rejoicing, as poor yet making many rich, as having nothing and yet possessing all things.
2 Corinthians 6:11
American King James O you Corinthians, our mouth is open to you, our heart is enlarged.
American Standard Version Our mouth is open unto you, O Corinthians, our heart is enlarged.
King James O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.
World English Bible Our mouth is open to you, Corinthians. Our heart is enlarged.
2 Corinthians 6:12
American King James You are not straitened in us, but you are straitened in your own bowels.
American Standard Version Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own affections.
King James Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.
World English Bible You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections.
2 Corinthians 6:13
American King James Now for a recompense in the same, (I speak as to my children,) be you also enlarged.
American Standard Version Now for a recompense in like kind (I speak as unto `my' children), be ye also enlarged.
King James Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged.
World English Bible Now in return—I speak as to my children—you also open your hearts.
2 Corinthians 6:14
American King James Be you not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship has righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion has light with darkness?
American Standard Version Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness?
King James Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
World English Bible Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship do righteousness and iniquity have? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:15
American King James And what concord has Christ with Belial? or what part has he that believes with an infidel?
American Standard Version And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what portion hath a believer with an unbeliever?
King James And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
World English Bible What agreement does Christ have with Belial? Or what portion does a believer have with an unbeliever?
2 Corinthians 6:16
American King James 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 in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
American Standard Version And what agreement hath a temple of God with idols? for we are a temple of the living God; even as God said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
King James And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
World English Bible What agreement does a temple of God have with idols? For you are a temple of the living God. Even as God said, “I will dwell in them and walk in them. I will be their God and they will be my people.”
2 Corinthians 6:17
American King James Why come out from among them, and be you separate, said the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.
American Standard Version Wherefore Come ye out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, And touch no unclean thing; And I will receive you,
King James Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.
World English Bible Therefore “‘Come out from among them, and be separate,’ says the Lord. ‘Touch no unclean thing. I will receive you.
2 Corinthians 6:18
American King James And will be a Father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, said the Lord Almighty.
American Standard Version And will be to you a Father, And ye shall be to me sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
King James And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
World English Bible I will be to you a Father. You will be to me sons and daughters,’ says the Lord Almighty.”