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2 Corinthians 6:17

2 Corinthians 6:18 kjva — And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. "

— 2 Corinthians 6:18, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Corinthians 6 — Context

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And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?

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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.

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Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

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And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

2 Corinthians 6:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Corinthians 6:18 say?
2 Corinthians 6:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 6:18 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 6:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 6, verse 18.
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 6:18.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 6:18 in?
2 Corinthians 6:18 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 6:18?
2 Corinthians 6:18 reads (KJVA): “And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. ” 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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