2 Corinthians 6:9

9 known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed;

2 Corinthians 6:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;
ESV
9 as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as punished, and yet not killed;
NLT
9 We are ignored, even though we are well known. We live close to death, but we are still alive. We have been beaten, but we have not been killed.
MSG
9 ignored by the world, but recognized by God; terrifically alive, though rumored to be dead; beaten within an inch of our lives, but refusing to die;
CSB
9 as unknown yet recognized; as dying and look-we live; as being chastened yet not killed;

2 Corinthians 6:9 In-Context

7 in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;
8 through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded as impostors;
9 known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed;
10 sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
11 We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Romans 8:36
  • 2. 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; 2 Corinthians 4:10,11
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