2 Corinthians 6:2 asv — (for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee, And in a day of salvation did I succor thee: behold, now…

American Standard Version

"(for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee, And in a day of salvation did I succor thee: behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation): "

— 2 Corinthians 6:2, American Standard Version

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2 Corinthians 6 — Context

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And working together with him we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain

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(for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee, And in a day of salvation did I succor thee: behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation):

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giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed;

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but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

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in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings;

2 Corinthians 6:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 6:2 say?
2 Corinthians 6:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “(for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee, And in a day of salvation did I succor thee: behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation): ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 6:2 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 6:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 6, verse 2.
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 6:2.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 6:2 in?
2 Corinthians 6:2 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 6:2?
2 Corinthians 6:2 reads (ASV): “(for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee, And in a day of salvation did I succor thee: behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation): ” 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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