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2 Corinthians 6

2 Cor. 6:8 KJV (With Strong’s)

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dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
honor
doxa (Greek #1391)
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
KJV usage: dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
Pronounce: dox'-ah
Origin: from the base of 1380
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
dishonor
atimia (Greek #819)
infamy, i.e. (subjectively) comparative indignity, (objectively) disgrace
KJV usage: dishonour, reproach, shame, vile.
Pronounce: at-ee-mee'-ah
Origin: from 820
, by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
evil report
dusphemia (Greek #1426)
defamation
KJV usage: evil report.
Pronounce: doos-fay-mee'-ah
Origin: from a compound of 1418 and 5345
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
good report
euphemia (Greek #2162)
good language ("euphemy"), i.e. praise (repute)
KJV usage: good report.
Pronounce: yoo-fay-mee'-ah
Origin: from 2163
: as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
deceivers
planos (Greek #4108)
of uncertain affinity; roving (as a tramp), i.e. (by implication) an impostor or misleader; --deceiver, seducing.
Pronounce: plan'-os
o, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
yet true
alethes (Greek #227)
true (as not concealing)
KJV usage: true, truly, truth.
Pronounce: al-ay-thace'
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 2990
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John 7:12,47• 12And there was much murmuring about him among the crowds. Some said, He is good; others said, No; but he deceiveth the crowd.
 47The Pharisees therefore answered them, Are ye also deceived? (John 7:12,47)

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Ministry on This Verse

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honour.
Acts 4:21• 21And they having further threatened them let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them on account of the people, because all were glorifying God for what had been done. (Acts 4:21)
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Acts 5:13,40‑41• 13And of the rest durst no man join them; but the people magnified them;
 40And to him they yielded, and having called the apostles, they beat and charged [them] not to speak on the name of Jesus, and let them go.
 41They therefore went their way from [the] presence of the council rejoicing that they were accounted worthy to be dishonoured for the Name. (Acts 5:13,40‑41)
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Acts 14:11‑20• 11And the crowds seeing what Paul did, lifted up their voices in Lycaonian, saying, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.
 12And they called Barnabas Zeus, and Paul Hermes, because he took the lead in speaking.
 13And the priest of the Zeus that was before the city, having brought bulls and garlands unto the gates would have sacrificed with the crowds.
 14But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard [of it], they rent their garments, and sprang out unto the crowd, crying out,
 15and saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like affections with you, preaching to you that ye should turn from these vain things unto a living God, who made the heaven and the earth, and the sea and all things in them;
 16who in the bygone generations suffered all the Gentiles to walk in their own ways.
 17And yet he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave you from heaven rains and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.
 18And saying these things they with difficulty restrained the crowds from sacrificing to them.
 19But there arrived Jews from Antioch and Iconium and having persuaded the crowds and stoned Paul, they dragged [him] without the city, supposing that he was dead.
 20But as the disciples encircled him he rose up and entered into the city. And on the morrow, he went forth with Barnabas to Derbe. (Acts 14:11‑20)
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Acts 16:20‑22,39• 20and when they had brought them unto the praetors, they said, These men being Jews, exceedingly trouble our city,
 21and set forth customs which it is not lawful for us to receive, or practice, being Romans.
 22And the crowd rose up together against them; and the praetors rent their garments off them, and commanded to beat them with rods.
 39And on coming they besought them, and bringing out entreated [them] to go out of the city. (Acts 16:20‑22,39)
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Acts 28:4‑10• 4And when the barbarians saw the beast hanging from his hand, they said one to another, Certainly a murderer is this man, whom though got safe from the sea, justice refused to let live.
 5He however shook off the beast into the fire and suffered no harm.
 6And they expected that he would be inflamed or fall down dead suddenly; but when they were long expecting and beheld nothing amiss happen, they, changing their mind, said that he was a god.
 7Now in the country surrounding that place were lands belonging to the chief b of the island, by name Publius, who received and entertained us three days courteously.
 8And so it was that the father of Publius lay ill of a fever c and dysentery, unto whom Paul came in and laid his hands on him with prayer and healed him.
 9This then being done others also that had sicknesses on the island came and were cured;
 10who also honoured us with many honours, and on sailing put on board d things for our need. (Acts 28:4‑10)
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1 Cor. 4:10‑13• 10we, fools for Christ, but ye prudent in Christ; we weak, but ye strong; ye illustrious, but we disgraced.
 11Until the present hour we both hunger and thirst, and are naked and are buffeted and are homeless wanderers,
 12and we toil, working with our own hands; reviled, we bless, persecuted, we suffer;
 13slandered, we beseech. We became as the world's scum, off-scouring of all, until now. (1 Cor. 4:10‑13)
evil.
Matt. 5:11‑12• 11Blessed are ye when they shall reproach and persecute you, and falsely say every wicked word against you for my sake.
 12Rejoice and exult; for your reward is great in the heavens; for thus persecuted they the prophets that were before you. (Matt. 5:11‑12)
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Matt. 10:25• 25{i}[It is] sufficient for the disciple that he should become as his teacher, and the bondman as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more those of his household?{/i} (Matt. 10:25)
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Acts 6:3• 3Look out then, brethren, from among you seven men of good report full of [the] Spirit and wisdom, whom we will appoint over this business; (Acts 6:3)
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Acts 10:22• 22And they said, Cornelius, a centurion, a man righteous, and fearing God, and attested by the whole nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy angel to send for thee unto his house and to hear words from thee. (Acts 10:22)
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Acts 22:12• 12and one Ananias, a pious man according to the law, borne witness to by all the Jews that dwelt there, (Acts 22:12)
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Acts 24:5• 5For we found this man a pest, and moving insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, (Acts 24:5)
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Acts 28:22• 22But we beg of thee to hear what thou thinkest; for concerning this sect it is known to us that it is everywhere spoken against. (Acts 28:22)
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Rom. 3:8• 8and not, even as we are slanderously reported, and even as some give out that we say, “Let us do evil that good things may come?” whose judgment is just. (Rom. 3:8)
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1 Tim. 3:7• 7But he must also have good testimony from those without, lest he fall into reproach and a snare of the devil. (1 Tim. 3:7)
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1 Tim. 4:10• 10for unto this end we labour and suffer reproach, because we have our hope set on a living God who is Saviour of all men, especially of faithful [men]. (1 Tim. 4:10)
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Heb. 13:13• 13Therefore let us go forth unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. (Heb. 13:13)
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1 Peter 4:14• 14If ye are reproached in Christ's name, blessed [are ye], because the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you: [on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified]. (1 Peter 4:14)
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3 John 12• 12Demetrius hath been witnessed to by all, and by the truth itself; and we also bear witness, and thou knowest that our witness is true. (3 John 12)
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Rev. 3:9• 9Behold, I give of the synagogue of Satan those that say they are Jews and are not but lie: behold, I will make them to come and do homage before thy feet, and know that I have loved thee. (Rev. 3:9)
as.
Matt. 27:63• 63{i}saying, Sir, we have called to mind that that deceiver said when he was still alive, After three days I arise.{/i} (Matt. 27:63)
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John 7:12,17• 12And there was much murmuring about him among the crowds. Some said, He is good; others said, No; but he deceiveth the crowd.
 17If one desire to do his will, he shall know about the doctrine whether it is of God or I speak from myself. (John 7:12,17)
true.
Matt. 22:16• 16{i}And they send out to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true and teachest the way of God in truth, and carest not for anyone, for thou regardest not men's person;{/i} (Matt. 22:16)
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Mark 12:14• 14And they come, and say to him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest for no one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not? (Mark 12:14)
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John 7:18• 18He that speaketh from himself seeketh his own glory; but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him,—he is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. (John 7:18)
• Revered as a divine being and afterward stoned, now suspected of murder and immediately after regarded as a god, he experienced vicissitudes only less wild and rapid among the saints themselves, and among none more remarkably than at Corinth and in Galatia, where he had to vindicate even his apostleship among his own children in the faith. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 6:7-10” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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through glory and dishonour, through evil report and good report: as deceivers, and true;

W. Kelly Translation

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through glory and dishonour, through ill report and good report, as deceivers and true,