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2 Corinthians 6:9

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— as unknown yet well-known, as dying yet behold, we live; as punished yet not put to death,
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— As unknown, and [yet] well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— as unknown, and [yet] well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— as unknown, and [yet] well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— As unknown, and [yet] well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— as unknown, and well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as disciplined, and not put to death;
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— as unknown, and yet well-known, as dying, and lo! we live, as disciplined, and yet not put to death,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— as unknown, and recognized; as dying, and lo, we live; as chastened, and not put to death;
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— As dying and behold we live: as chastised and not killed:
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— As vnknowen, and yet knowen: as dying, and beholde, we liue: as chastened, and yet not killed:
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— As vnknowen, & yet wel knowen: as dying, and behold, we liue: as chastened, and not killed:
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not dying;
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— as unknown, and yet we are known; as dead, yet, lo, we live; as chastened, yet we die not;
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— as not known, and yet we are well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastised, yet not killed;

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
As 5613
{5613} Prime
ὡς
hos
{hoce}
Probably adverb of comparative from G3739; which how, that is, in that manner (very variously used as shown).
unknown, 50
{0050} Prime
ἀγνοέω
agnoeo
{ag-no-eh'-o}
From G0001 (as a negative particle) and G3539; not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication to ignore (through disinclination).
z5746
<5746> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Passive (See G5786)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 360
and 2532
{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}
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.
[yet] well known; 1921
{1921} Prime
ἐπιγινώσκω
epiginosko
{ep-ig-in-oce'-ko}
From G1909 and G1097; to know upon some mark, that is, recognise; by implication to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.
z5746
<5746> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Passive (See G5786)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 360
as 5613
{5613} Prime
ὡς
hos
{hoce}
Probably adverb of comparative from G3739; which how, that is, in that manner (very variously used as shown).
dying, 599
{0599} Prime
ἀποθνῄσκω
apothnesko
{ap-oth-nace'-ko}
From G0575 and G2348; to die off (literally or figuratively).
z5723
<5723> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 2549
and, 2532
{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}
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.
behold, 2400
{2400} Prime
ἰδού
idou
{id-oo'}
Second person singular imperative middle voice of G1492; used as imperative lo!.
z5628
<5628> Grammar
Tense - Second Aorist (See G5780)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Imperative (See G5794)
Count - 459
we live; 2198
{2198} Prime
ζάω
zao
{dzah'-o}
A primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively).
z5719
<5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 3019
as 5613
{5613} Prime
ὡς
hos
{hoce}
Probably adverb of comparative from G3739; which how, that is, in that manner (very variously used as shown).
chastened, 3811
{3811} Prime
παιδεύω
paideuo
{pahee-dyoo'-o}
From G3816; to train up a child, that is, educate, or (by implication) discipline (by punishment).
z5746
<5746> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Passive (See G5786)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 360
and 2532
{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}
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.
not 3361
{3361} Prime
μή
me
{may}
A primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 expresses an absolute denial); (adverbially) not, (conjugationally) lest; also (as interrogitive implying a negative answer [whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one]); whether.
killed; 2289
{2289} Prime
θανατόω
thanatoo
{than-at-o'-o}
From G2288; to kill (literally or figuratively).
z5746
<5746> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Passive (See G5786)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 360
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

2 Corinthians 6:9

_ _ unknown ... yet well known — “unknown” in our true character to those who “evil report” of us, “well known” to those who hold us in “good report” (2 Corinthians 6:8). Conybeare explains, “Unknown by men, yet acknowledged by God” (1 Corinthians 13:12). Perhaps both God and men (believers) are intended as knowing him (2 Corinthians 5:11; 2 Corinthians 11:6).

_ _ dying ... live — (2 Corinthians 1:9; 2 Corinthians 4:10, 2 Corinthians 4:11; 2 Corinthians 11:23). Compare Gaussen’s remark, see on 2 Corinthians 6:5. “Behold” calls attention to the fact as something beyond all expectation.

_ _ chastened ... not killed — realizing Psalms 118:18.

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:1-10.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

2 Corinthians 6:9

As unknown — For the world knoweth us not, as it knew him not. Yet well known — To God, and to those who are the seals of our ministry. As dying, yet behold — Suddenly, unexpectedly, God interposes, and we live.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

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Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
unknown:

Acts 17:18 Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.
Acts 21:37-38 And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek? ... Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers?
Acts 25:14-15 And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix: ... About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed [me], desiring [to have] judgment against him.
Acts 25:19 But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
Acts 25:26 Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write.
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.

well:

2 Corinthians 4:2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 5:11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
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.
Acts 19:26 Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:
Romans 15:19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
Galatians 1:22-24 And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ: ... And they glorified God in me.

behold:

2 Corinthians 1:8-10 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: ... Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver [us];
2 Corinthians 4:10-11 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. ... 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.
1 Corinthians 15:31 I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.

as chastened:

Psalms 118:17-18 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. ... The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.
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Ps 118:17. Ac 17:18; 19:26; 21:37; 25:14, 19, 26. Ro 8:36; 15:19. 1Co 4:9; 11:32; 15:31. 2Co 1:8; 4:2, 10; 5:11; 11:6. Ga 1:22.

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