2 Corinthians 6:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

As unknown, and [yet] well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

Complete Jewish Bible:

unknown and famous. And we commend ourselves as God’s workers headed for death, yet look! we’re alive! as punished, yet not killed;

Berean Standard Bible:

as unknown, yet well-known; dying, and yet we live on; punished, yet not killed;

American Standard Version:

as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

As{G5613} unknown{G50}, and{G2532} yet well known{G1921}; as{G5613} dying{G599}, and{G2532}, behold{G2400}, we live{G2198}; as{G5613} chastened{G3811}, and{G2532} not{G3361} killed{G2289};

Cross-References (KJV):

2 Corinthians 4:10

  • Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.

2 Corinthians 4:11

  • For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.

Romans 8:36

  • As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

1 Corinthians 4:9

  • For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.

2 Corinthians 1:8

  • For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:

2 Corinthians 1:10

  • Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver [us];

2 Corinthians 11:6

  • But though [I be] rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 6:9

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G5613
    There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὡς
    Transliteration: hōs
    Pronunciation: hoce
    Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
  2. Strong's Number: G50
    There are 1342 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀγνοέω
    Transliteration: agnoéō
    Pronunciation: ag-no-eh'-o
    Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and νοιέω; not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination):--(be) ignorant(-ly), not know, not understand, unknown.
  3. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  4. Strong's Number: G1921
    There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπιγινώσκω
    Transliteration: epiginṓskō
    Pronunciation: ep-ig-in-oce'-ko
    Description: from ἐπί and γινώσκω; to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge:--(ac-, have, take)know(-ledge, well), perceive.
  5. Strong's Number: G599
    There are 99 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀποθνήσκω
    Transliteration: apothnḗskō
    Pronunciation: ap-oth-nace'-ko
    Description: from ἀπό and θνήσκω; to die off (literally or figuratively):--be dead, death, die, lie a-dying, be slain (X with).
  6. Strong's Number: G2400
    There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἰδού
    Transliteration: idoú
    Pronunciation: id-oo'
    Description: second person singular imperative middle voice of εἴδω; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
  7. Strong's Number: G2198
    There are 127 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ζάω
    Transliteration: záō
    Pronunciation: dzah'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively):--life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.
  8. Strong's Number: G3811
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παιδεύω
    Transliteration: paideúō
    Pronunciation: pahee-dyoo'-o
    Description: from παῖς; to train up a child, i.e. educate, or (by implication), discipline (by punishment):--chasten(-ise), instruct, learn, teach.
  9. Strong's Number: G3361
    There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μή
    Transliteration: mḗ
    Pronunciation: may
    Description: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ.
  10. Strong's Number: G2289
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θανατόω
    Transliteration: thanatóō
    Pronunciation: than-at-o'-o
    Description: from θάνατος to kill (literally or figuratively):--become dead, (cause to be) put to death, kill, mortify.