2 Corinthians 6:9 cpdv — as if dying and yet truly alive; as if chastised and yet not subdued;

Catholic Public Domain Version

"as if dying and yet truly alive; as if chastised and yet not subdued; "

— 2 Corinthians 6:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Corinthians 6 — Context

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by chastity, knowledge, and longsuffering; in pleasantness, in the Holy Spirit, and in unfeigned charity;

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with the Word of truth, with the power of God, and with the armor of justice to the right and to the left;

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through honor and dishonor, despite good reports and bad, whether seen as deceivers or truth-tellers, whether ignored or acknowledged;

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as if dying and yet truly alive; as if chastised and yet not subdued;

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as if sorrowful and yet always rejoicing; as if needy and yet enriching many; as if having nothing and possessing everything.

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Our mouth is open to you, O Corinthians; our heart is enlarged.

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You are not narrowed by us, but it is by your own inner selves that you are narrowed.

2 Corinthians 6:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Corinthians 6:9 say?
2 Corinthians 6:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “as if dying and yet truly alive; as if chastised and yet not subdued; ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 6:9 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 6:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 6, verse 9.
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 6:9.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 6:9 in?
2 Corinthians 6:9 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 6:9?
2 Corinthians 6:9 reads (CPDV): “as if dying and yet truly alive; as if chastised and yet not subdued; ” 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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