2 Corinthians 6:18

and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters,” says the Lord, the Ruler of all.’

Twentieth Century New Testament

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 among the nations, and separate yourselves from them,” says the Lord, “And touch nothing impure; And I will welcome you;

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Cross References

Romans 8:14All who are guided by the Spirit of God are 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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