2 Corinthians 6:1-18 AMP

[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] 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”— [3] we put no obstruction in anyone’s path, so that the ministry will not be discredited, [4] but we commend ourselves in every way as servants of God: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses, [5] in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in labors, in sleepless nights, in hunger, [6] in purity and sincerity, in knowledge and spiritual insight, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love, [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], [8] amid glory and dishonor; by evil report and good report; branded as deceivers and yet [vindicated as] truthful; [9] as unknown [to the world], yet well-known [by God and His people]; as dying, yet we live; as punished, yet not killed; [10] as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet bestowing riches on many; as having nothing, yet possessing all things. [11] We are speaking freely to you, Corinthians [we are keeping nothing back], and our heart is opened wide. [12] There is no limit to our affection for you, but you are limited in your own affection [for us]. [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. [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? [15] What harmony can there be between Christ and Belial (Satan)? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? [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. [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], [18] And I will be a Father to you, And you will be My sons and daughters,” Says the Lord Almighty.