2 Corinthians 6
“"We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities."”
2 Corinthians 6:3-4
Summary
In 2 Corinthians 6, Paul speaks about the character and conduct of a faithful minister of the gospel, emphasizing the importance of not putting obstacles in anyone's way and commending oneself through enduring hardships with purity and genuine love. He mentions various trials, including hardships, beatings, imprisonments, and sleepless nights, showing how God's grace sustains the faithful. Paul also stresses the importance of holiness and separation from ungodly influences, encouraging the Corinthian believers to live as temples of the living God. This chapter underscores a call to perseverance, integrity, and maintaining a spiritually distinct lifestyle in light of divine promises.