2 Corinthians 6:14

The Temple of the Living God

14 1Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For 2what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or 3what fellowship has light with darkness?

2 Corinthians 6:14 In-Context

12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections.
13 In return (I speak as to children) widen your hearts also.
14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?
15 What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever?
16 What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Deuteronomy 7:3; Joshua 23:12; Ezra 9:2; Nehemiah 13:25; [1 Corinthians 7:39]
  • 2. Ephesians 5:7, 11; 1 John 1:6
  • 3. See Acts 26:18
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