2 Corinthians 6:9-18

New International Version

⁹ known, yet regarded as unknown; dying,^(A) and yet we live on;^(B) beaten, and yet not killed; ¹⁰ sorrowful, yet always rejoicing;^(C) poor, yet making many rich;^(D) having nothing,^(E) and yet possessing everything.^(F)

¹¹ We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you.^{(G) 12} We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. ¹³ As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children^(H)—open wide your hearts^(I) also.

Warning Against Idolatry

¹⁴ Do not be yoked together^(J) with unbelievers.^(K) For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?^{(L) 15} What harmony is there between Christ and Belial^[a]?^(M) Or what does a believer^(N) have in common with an unbeliever?^{(O) 16} What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols?^(P) For we are the temple^(Q) of the living God.^(R) As God has said:

¹⁷ Therefore,

¹⁸ And,