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		2 Cor 6:1 Working together with Him, we strongly urge you not to receive God's grace in vain [by turning away from sound doctrine and His merciful kindness].
		2 Cor 6:2 For He says, "AT THE ACCEPTABLE TIME (the time of grace) I LISTENED TO YOU, AND I HELPED YOU ON THE DAY OF SALVATION." Behold, now is "THE ACCEPTABLE TIME," behold, now is "THE DAY OF SALVATION"-- [Is 49:8]
		2 Cor 6:3 we put no obstruction in anyone's path, so that the ministry will not be discredited,
		2 Cor 6:4 but we commend ourselves in every way as servants of God: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses,
		2 Cor 6:5 in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in labors, in sleepless nights, in hunger,
		2 Cor 6:6 *in purity and* sincerity, in knowledge and spiritual insight, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love,**
		2 Cor 6:7 in [speaking] the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness for the right hand [like holding the sword to attack] and for the left [like holding the shield to defend],
		2 Cor 6:8 amid glory and dishonor; by evil report and good report; branded as deceivers and yet [vindicated as] truthful;
		2 Cor 6:9 as unknown [to the world], yet well-known [by God and His people]; as dying, yet we live; as punished, yet not killed;
		2 Cor 6:10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet bestowing riches on many; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
		2 Cor 6:11 ¶ We are speaking freely to you, Corinthians [we are keeping nothing back], and our heart is opened wide. [Is 60:5; Ezek 33:22]
		2 Cor 6:12 There is no limit to our affection for you, but you are limited in your own affection [for us].
		2 Cor 6:13 Now in the same way as a fair exchange [for our love toward you]--I am speaking as [I would] to children--open wide [your hearts] to us also.
		2 Cor 6:14 ¶ Do not be unequally bound together with unbelievers [do not make mismatched alliances with them, inconsistent with your faith]. For what partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
		2 Cor 6:15 What harmony can there be between Christ and Belial (Satan)? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
		2 Cor 6:16 What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said: "I WILL DWELL AMONG THEM AND WALK AMONG THEM; AND I WILL BE THEIR GOD, AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE. [Ex 25:8; 29:45; Lev 26:12; Jer 31:1; Ezek 37:27]
		2 Cor 6:17 "So COME OUT FROM AMONG UNBELIEVERS AND BE SEPARATE," says the Lord, "AND DO NOT TOUCH WHAT IS UNCLEAN; And I will graciously receive you and welcome you [with favor], [Is 52:11]
		2 Cor 6:18 And I will be a Father to you, And you will be My sons and daughters," Says the Lord Almighty. [Is 43:6; Hos 1:10]

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