2 Corinthians 6:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 6:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 6:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 6:8 — KJV
“By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;”
— 2 Corinthians 6:8 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 6:8 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 6:8
“And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 6:8: evil, good, yet
“I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 6:8: evil, good, yet
“And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 6:8: evil, good, yet
“And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he never prophesied good unto me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 6:8: evil, good, yet
“A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 6:8: honour, evil, yet
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