2 Corinthians 6:17

2 Corinthians 6:18 web — I will be to you a Father. You will be to me sons and daughters,' says the Lord Almighty."

World English Bible

"I will be to you a Father. You will be to me sons and daughters,' says the Lord Almighty.""

— 2 Corinthians 6:18, World English Bible

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KJV
“And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. ”
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ASV
“And will be to you a Father, And ye shall be to me sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. ”
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NET
“and I will be a father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters,” says the All-Powerful Lord.”
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DRB
“And I will receive you. And will be a Father to you: and you shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. ”
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BBE
“And will be a Father to you; and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord, the Ruler of all.”
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KJVA
“And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. ”
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2 Corinthians 6 — Context

What agreement has Christ with Belial? Or what portion has a believer with an unbeliever?

What agreement has a temple of God with idols? For you are a temple of the living God. Even as God said, "I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they will be my people."

Therefore, "'Come out from among them, and be separate,' says the Lord. 'Touch no unclean thing. I will receive you.

I will be to you a Father. You will be to me sons and daughters,' says the Lord Almighty."

2 Corinthians 6:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 6:18 say?

2 Corinthians 6:18 in the World English Bible reads: “I will be to you a Father. You will be to me sons and daughters,' says 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 (WEB): “I will be to you a Father. You will be to me sons and daughters,' says 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.

2 Corinthians 6:18 web — I will be to you a Father. You will be to me sons and daughters,' says the Lord Almighty."

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