2 Corinthians 6:18

and I will be to you for a Father, and you shall be unto me for sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

In Context

17Therefore come out from the midst of them, and be ye separate, says the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

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Cross References

Romans 8:14For so many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 6:12-18

Cautions against Mingling with Unbelievers. ( a. d. 57.) 11 O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. 12 Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels. 13 Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged. 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he… Read the whole commentary →

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