2 Corinthians 6:17 cpdv — Because of this, you must depart from their midst and be separate, says the Lord. And do not touch what is unclean.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Because of this, you must depart from their midst and be separate, says the Lord. And do not touch what is unclean. "

— 2 Corinthians 6:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Corinthians 6 — Context

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Do not choose to bear the yoke with unbelievers. For how can justice be a participant with iniquity? Or how can the fellowship of light be a participant with darkness?

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And how can Christ join together with Belial? Or what part do the faithful have with the unfaithful?

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And what consensus does the temple of God have with idols? For you are the temple of the living God, just as God says: “I will dwell with them, and I will walk among them. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

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Because of this, you must depart from their midst and be separate, says the Lord. And do not touch what is unclean.

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Then I will accept you. And I will be a Father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.”

2 Corinthians 6:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Corinthians 6:17 say?
2 Corinthians 6:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Because of this, you must depart from their midst and be separate, says the Lord. And do not touch what is unclean. ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 6:17 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 6:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 6, verse 17.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 6:17.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 6:17 in?
2 Corinthians 6:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 6:17?
2 Corinthians 6:17 reads (CPDV): “Because of this, you must depart from their midst and be separate, says the Lord. And do not touch what is unclean. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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