2 Corinthians 6:9

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 6:9

unknown . Greek. agnoeo. See 2 Corinthians 1:8 . well known . Greek. epigiudekd. App-132 . chastened . Greek. paideuo . See 1 Corinthians 11:32 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:9

As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, and not killed.To Paul's enemies, especially among the hierarchy in Jerusalem, he had become a "nobody"; he was dead, the custom of having a funeral for defectors from Judaism having in all probability been observed in regard to Paul; and no less than five times they had beaten him unmercifully. But, actually, far from being a nobody, Paul became the most famous man of all ages, other than the Christ himself. And as for... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:9

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" ( :-). CONYBEARE explains, "Unknown by men, yet acknowledged by God" (1 Corinthians 13:12). Perhaps both God and men (believers) are intended as knowing him (2 Corinthians 5:11; 2 Corinthians 11:6). dying . . . live— (2 Corinthians 1:9; 2 Corinthians 4:10; 2 Corinthians 4:11; 2 Corinthians 11:23). Compare GAUSSEN'S remark, see on 2 Corinthians 6:5.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Paul’s example as an ambassador of Christ 6:1-10 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 6:8-10

These contrasts probably give us some indication of the charges that Paul’s critics were leveling at him (cf. Romans 3:8; 1 Corinthians 4:13). Human responses to Paul’s preaching evidently varied greatly (2 Corinthians 6:8), but God’s estimate was positive regardless of the opinions of people. These contrasts may be between human responses or between the human and the divine responses. Regardless of people’s estimates of him, the great apostle continued to fight the good fight of faith (2... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Corinthians 6:9

6:9 known; (l-5) Or 'recognized,' as Matthew 7:16 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

I, 2. Paraphrase. ’Now it is as coöperators with God in this work that we exhort you not to make the grace of God fruitless in your life by continuing in sin. (2) For God has told us in Scripture of a time of grace and of a day of salvation; and this is that blessed time of grace and that day of salvation.’1. Workers together with him] For the idea cp. 1 Corinthians 3:9. In vain] i.e. by an unholy life.2. He (i.e. God) saith] The v. is a parenthesis. The reference is to Isaiah 49:8, God’s words... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Corinthians 6:9

(9) As unknown, and yet well known.—In the absence of fuller information as to what disparaging language had been used in reference to St. Paul, it is not easy to appreciate the precise force of the words thus used. Possibly, he had been spoken of as a man of “unknown” or obscure antecedents, and his answer to that taunt is, as in 2 Corinthians 1:13-14, that where he was known at all he was recognised as being what indeed he was. He could show even to them, to some of them at least, whether it... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

Unreality 2 Corinthians 6:1 The Apostle is here warning us against what we fear is a very common fault in the present day. So many people seem to receive the grace of God, but it has no influence upon their lives, they receive that grace in vain. I want to say a word or two about the importance of sincerity and reality in religion. If we profess to have any religion at all, let us take great care that it is real. By 'real' I mean that which is not base, hollow, formal, counterfeit, sham,... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Chapter 17THE SIGNS OF AN APOSTLE.2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (R.V)THE ministry of the Gospel is a ministry of reconciliation; the preacher of the Gospel is primarily an evangelist. He has to proclaim that wonderful grace of God which made peace between heaven and earth through the blood of the Cross, and he has to urge men to receive it. Until this is done, there is nothing else that he can do. But when sinful men have welcomed the glad tidings, when they have consented to accept the peace bought for... read more

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