2 Corinthians 6:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 6:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 6:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 6:16 — KJV
“And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”
— 2 Corinthians 6:16 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 6:16 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 6:16
“The LORD shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, and walk in his ways.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 6:16: hath, god, walk
“For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever: that...: or, and he dwelleth in Jerusalem, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 6:16: hath, god, dwell
“And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 6:16: hath, god, dwell
“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 6:16: hath, dwell, walk
“Neither shall they defile themselves any more with their idols, nor with their detestable things, nor with any of their transgressions: but I will save them out of all their dwellingplaces, wherein they have sinned, and will cleanse them: so shall they be my people, and I will be their God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 6:16: god, idols, dwell
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