2 Corinthians 6:17
Verse
Context
Do Not Be Unequally Yoked
16What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” 17“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”
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Summary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Wherefore come out from among them - Is it not plain from this and the following verse that God would be their God only on the ground of their taking him for such, and that this depended on their being separated from the works and workers of iniquity? for God could not inhabit in them if they had concord with Belial, a portion with infidels; etc. Those who will have the promises of God fulfilled to them must come under the conditions of these promises: if they are not separate - if they touch the unclean thing, God will not receive them; and therefore will not be their God, nor shall they be his people.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Quoted from Isa 52:11, with the freedom of one inspired, who gives variations sanctioned by the Holy Spirit. be ye separate--"be separated" (Hos 4:17). touch not the unclean thing--rather, "anything unclean" (Co2 7:1; Mic 2:10). Touching is more polluting, as implying participation, than seeing. receive you--The Greek implies, "to myself"; as persons heretofore out of doors, but now admitted within (Co2 5:1-10). With this accords the clause, "Come out from among them," namely, so as to be received to me. So Eze 20:41, "I will accept you"; and Zep 3:19, "gather her that was driven out." "The intercourse of believers with the world should resemble that of angels, who, when they have been sent a message from heaven, discharge their office with the utmost promptness, and joyfully fly back home to the presence of God" (Co1 7:31; Co1 5:9-10).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And will be a father unto you,.... The same is promised to Solomon, Sa2 7:14 and said of Israel, Jer 31:9 which is thought to be referred unto. This is not to be understood of the first commencement of this relation, as though God now began to be their Father; nor indeed of the first manifestation of it, which had been already made to their souls by the Spirit of adoption, witnessing to their spirits that God was their Father, and they were his children; but of his acting, and continuing to act the part of a father to them; which he does, by pitying his children, sympathizing with them, and supporting them under all their trials and afflictions; by taking care of them, that they have food and raiment convenient for them; by laying up for them, as he has done in his covenant, in his Son, and in heaven; by communicating unto them, by passing by their offences and miscarriages to him, and by correcting them for their good, and at last giving them the heavenly inheritance, and putting them into the possession of it: and ye shall be my sons and daughters. This also does not relate to the first act of adoption, when these persons first became the sons and daughters of God; for so they were by adopting grace, in the mind, counsel, and covenant of God, from eternity; as such they were considered when given to Christ, when he assumed their nature, and died to gather them together in one; and as antecedent to faith and the work of the Spirit upon their souls: nor even of the first discovery of this grace unto them; but the meaning is, that whereas they were the sons and daughters of God, they should be treated as such; whenever he spoke to them, or dealt with them in providence, he would speak to them and deal with them as children; or it may refer to the more full and open manifestation of their sonship, before angels and men, at the appearance of Christ: to all which is added, saith the Lord Almighty; for confirmation sake, and to encourage the faith of the saints; since he who said all this is the Lord God Almighty, and so able to perform it; and of which, and his willingness, no question is to be made, since he has said it. Next: 2 Corinthians Chapter 7
2 Corinthians 6:17
Do Not Be Unequally Yoked
16What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” 17“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”
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"Where Are the Praying People?"
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Deeper Waters - Part 1
By Leonard Ravenhill12K25:54Depth of Relationship with GodSanctificationMAT 5:8JHN 1:1JHN 14:6JHN 17:17ROM 12:22CO 6:171TH 4:3HEB 12:14JAS 1:51PE 1:16Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the profound depth of the Gospel of John, particularly focusing on the themes of sanctification and the nature of Jesus as both divine and human. He argues that the Gospel is not merely a collection of four accounts but a singular narrative revealing the essence of Christ. Ravenhill highlights the importance of understanding Jesus' prayer in John 17, which he considers a sacred moment that showcases the need for believers to seek wisdom and sanctification in their lives. He challenges the church to move beyond superficial spirituality and to embrace a deeper relationship with God, emphasizing the necessity of separation from worldly influences. Ultimately, he calls for a commitment to holiness and a deeper understanding of God's majesty.
Be Ye Holy for I Am Holy
By Keith Daniel7.6K1:13:04Practical HolinessROM 12:22CO 6:17EPH 5:81TH 5:23HEB 12:141PE 1:141PE 4:1In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being transformed and renewed in our minds to align with God's will. He quotes from 1 Peter 1:14, urging believers to be obedient children and not conform to their former lusts. The preacher emphasizes that holiness is a personal choice and not influenced by external factors such as peer pressure or societal corruption. He shares a personal story about a man who was burdened by the moral decay in society and eventually preached at a convention, moving the young people to tears. The sermon highlights the need for believers to maintain their holiness and not compromise their faith.
The Christian in This World
By Vance Havner5.3K30:28Holy CharacterMAT 6:33JHN 17:6JHN 18:36ROM 12:22CO 6:17PHP 3:201JN 2:15In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of attending an old-fashioned Methodist camp meeting where they were singing and praising God. He highlights the importance of gravitating towards what truly lures us and where we belong in our hearts. The speaker explains the difference between the world that God loves, which refers to lost souls, and the world that we are warned not to love, which refers to the sinful aspects of the world. He emphasizes that as Christians, we have been saved out of the world to go back into the world and win people over to Christ. The main message is that our purpose in this world is to be a light in the darkness and to tell the world goodbye, leaving behind everything that is wrong.
(Genesis) Genesis 35:1-2
By J. Vernon McGee4.6K06:05GenesisGEN 35:1MAT 6:33ROM 12:22CO 6:17EPH 4:221JN 1:9In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jacob and his journey back to Bethel. Jacob is called by God to return to Bethel and make an altar there. The preacher emphasizes the importance of putting away any idols or false gods in our lives before we can truly worship and serve God. He highlights the need for believers to live differently from the world and to reflect their faith in their actions and appearance. The sermon encourages listeners to examine their own lives and make the necessary changes to fully commit to God.
Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand (Compilation)
By Compilations2.2K08:07CompilationISA 40:3MAT 7:21ROM 10:132CO 6:22CO 6:17JAS 4:61JN 3:8In this sermon, the speaker shares their personal journey of being involved in church and Christian activities but realizing that they were still living in sin. They emphasize the importance of not just saying we love Jesus, but actually living a life that reflects it. The speaker also talks about John the Baptist, who came before Jesus to prepare the way for Him. They highlight the message of repentance and the need to turn away from sin and call upon the name of the Lord for salvation. The sermon concludes with an invitation for everyone, believers and unbelievers alike, to come out, be saved, and experience the joy and love of the kingdom of heaven.
(The Foundation and the Building) a Reverential Fear of God
By Zac Poonen2.2K1:08:592CO 6:17In this sermon, the preacher discusses the influence of popular culture, such as books like Harry Potter, on people's acceptance of witchcraft. He emphasizes the importance of understanding God's unconditional love and acceptance, and the concept of justification, which means being free from sin. The preacher also highlights the need for Christians to show gratitude for Jesus' sacrifice by offering acceptable service to God with reverence and awe. He warns against the deception of thinking that freedom in Christ means abandoning holiness and living without fear and trembling before God. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the importance of entering into a life of victory and not falling short of God's rest.
Paul the Apostle - a Vibrant Life (Part 2)
By Denny Kenaston2.2K1:02:51Paul The Apostle2CO 3:82CO 6:42CO 6:17In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the spiritual nature of the Apostle Paul's ministry. He emphasizes that studying Paul's life is essentially studying the life of Jesus, as Paul's testimony reflects his deep connection to Christ. The speaker highlights four sanctified motivations that drove Paul's ministry, including his desire for God's approval and his endurance through hardships. The sermon draws from 2 Corinthians chapter five and Galatians chapter two to provide biblical support for Paul's motivations.
Our Kingdom Is Not of This World
By Zac Poonen2.1K1:02:35Kingdom Of GodMAT 6:332CO 6:17HEB 12:14REV 18:4In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Abraham and how God tested him. The speaker emphasizes that when God gives a surprise test, He doesn't reveal it after the test is over, but rather during the test. The speaker highlights how Abraham gave up something profitable and obediently followed God's instructions, resulting in God promising him and his descendants an abundant land. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of prioritizing love, forgiveness, and seeking peace over material possessions, as these are the things that will truly matter in eternity.
Between the Two (Compilation)
By Compilations2.0K03:59Compilation1KI 18:21MAT 6:33LUK 9:62ROM 6:142CO 6:17HEB 13:13JAS 4:4In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of people who claim to love God but still engage in sinful behaviors. He emphasizes the need for believers to fully commit to following God and not be caught in a state of indecision. The preacher urges the congregation to step outside of the comfort of religious rituals and seek a genuine relationship with God. He warns that being caught between two kingdoms, trying to have the best of both worlds, leads to powerlessness and a lack of victory in the Christian life. The sermon draws from biblical references, such as Hebrews 13:13 and 1 Kings 18:21, to support the message.
Canadian Christian Heritage Under Fire #4 - New Evangelicalism Denounced
By Ian Goligher1.9K45:50ZEP 3:15MAT 7:24MAT 22:372CO 6:17EPH 4:14COL 2:82JN 1:10In this sermon, the preacher discusses various aspects of the modern evangelical movement and its impact on the church. He emphasizes the importance of not being slack in serving the Lord and acknowledges that many times we have failed in this regard. The preacher also highlights the decline of the gospel and gospel people in Canada and encourages believers to examine their own experiences of Christ and understanding of God. He further criticizes the trend of reducing Bible studies to mere discussion groups, where multiple opinions and interpretations of scripture are allowed. The sermon concludes with a call to remain steadfast in the battle for truth and to be aware of the hindrances to evangelism caused by situational ethics and the loss of truth in modern thinking. The preacher affirms the importance of holding onto the unchanging and fixed truth of God's Word and the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
(1 Corinthians) Flee Sexual Immorality
By Brian Brodersen1.8K57:14MAT 5:29JHN 15:18ROM 6:231CO 6:92CO 6:17GAL 4:16In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the severity of sin and the consequences it has on one's inheritance of the kingdom of God. He highlights the power of Christ to deliver and set free those who have become entangled in sin. The preacher also discusses the importance of understanding the severity of sin and the need to avoid practices that can lead to temptation. He emphasizes the need for Christians to replace carnal things with spiritual things and not to live on the edge of the world while expecting God's blessing. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the two approaches to dealing with sin: a compassionate and loving approach, and a fear-based approach that highlights the reality of God's judgment.
(I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ) a Disciple Is Other Worldly
By Denny Kenaston1.8K1:09:56Disciple of Jesus ChristMAT 6:24MAT 6:33JHN 15:42CO 6:17JAS 4:7JAS 4:10In this sermon, the speaker challenges the audience to reconsider their view of the world as either a playground or a battlefield. He suggests that if we could see the spiritual reality behind the material world, with its agony and spiritual destruction, we would change our perspective. The speaker emphasizes that many young people view the world as a place to play and have fun, unaware of the poverty and suffering that exists in other countries. He urges young people to use their financial and time freedom wisely, either by playing it away or praying it away. The speaker also shares his personal testimony of how spending 150 days meditating on the Sermon on the Mount transformed his view of money and business.
I Want to Be Among Those (Compilation)
By Compilations1.7K03:37CompilationMAT 6:331CO 10:212CO 6:17EPH 5:111TI 6:102TI 4:3JAS 4:4In this sermon, the speaker urges listeners to run away from certain types of churches and teachings that do not align with the true message of the Gospel. He emphasizes the importance of avoiding churches that focus solely on success, prosperity, and self-improvement, as well as those that prioritize the glorification of men over Christ. The speaker also warns against churches that lack the Bible, the cross, soul-searching, repentance, and the mention of the blood of Jesus. He encourages listeners to flee from churches where worship is cold and where they can comfortably remain in their sins. Additionally, the speaker advises running away from preachers who use manipulative tactics to gain money and those who promote division between races and cultures.
Easter Conference 1979-03 New Creation
By Aldy Fam Fanous1.7K37:10EasterGEN 1:9ACT 1:82CO 4:62CO 6:17GAL 5:22In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spending time in fellowship with God. He compares the fast-paced and busy nature of life in the USA to the need for individuals to slow down and prioritize their relationship with God. The speaker also discusses the concept of life, both in the physical and spiritual sense, highlighting the significance of accepting Jesus as the light of the world. He references the creation story in Genesis, pointing out that God values one soul more than the entire material universe. The sermon concludes with a call to become a new creation and prioritize the eternal over the temporal.
K-478 Heart Circumcision
By Art Katz1.7K25:40CircumcisionROM 6:2ROM 8:82CO 6:172CO 7:1GAL 6:14PHP 3:3In this sermon, the speaker shares a report about a revival that took place at Ashbury College. The revival started with individuals coming to the microphone and confessing their sins. The speaker emphasizes the need for believers to separate themselves from sin and cleanse themselves from every defilement of body, soul, and spirit. They highlight that every sin is an expression of the root of self and that God calls us to lay the axe to this root. The sermon references Romans 6, emphasizing the importance of being dead to sin and walking in newness of life through the power of the cross. The speaker also emphasizes the need for genuine transformation and being a new creation in Christ.
The Impact One Life Can Have, Part Three
By K.P. Yohannan1.6K25:59BenevolenceMAT 6:33MAT 16:24LUK 9:232CO 6:142CO 6:171TI 2:11TI 6:10In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of knowing God and having a personal relationship with Him. He encourages the audience to stand and acknowledges that they are present because God brought them there. The preacher assures the audience that God knows everything about them and loves them just as they are. He compares God's love to that of a father embracing his prodigal son. The sermon also includes a brief mention of a charity organization called Gospel for Asia, which provides practical gifts to the poor and shares the Gospel with them.
The Law of Separation
By Jim Cymbala1.6K34:59SeparationEZR 9:3NEH 9:2ISA 56:7JER 32:17MAT 21:132CO 6:17In this sermon, the pastor shares a personal experience of God speaking to him on a boat in Florida, promising to supply everything the church and his family would need if they led the people to pray and call on God. The pastor emphasizes the importance of maintaining a house of prayer for all nations and warns against compromising with sinful practices. He gives examples of people being trapped by various temptations and urges the congregation to say no to anything that leads them away from God's light. The pastor also references the dispersion of the Jewish people and the consequences they faced for turning away from God's directions.
(Through the Bible) 2 Corinthians 7-8
By Chuck Smith1.5K58:322CO 6:17In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of taking action and not just talking about it. He uses the example of Moses and the Israelites at the Red Sea to illustrate this point. The speaker encourages the audience to perform the actions they have been discussing and not just pray about it. He also discusses the concept of giving and highlights the importance of giving cheerfully and without complaint.
For This Cause
By Chuck Smith1.5K36:59Christian LifeNUM 6:242KI 17:6JER 6:16MAT 22:372CO 6:17In this sermon, the speaker discusses the decline of morality in society, particularly in relation to sexual activity. They mention how a program for seventh graders had to be redesigned to teach nine-year-olds about sex due to their early involvement in it. The speaker also criticizes the Supreme Court for their interpretation of freedom of speech, which led to a flood of pornography and the removal of laws restricting sexual activity among consenting adults. The sermon emphasizes the importance of returning to the old ways and prioritizing God in our lives.
It's About Time
By Vance Havner1.5K38:08Christian LifePRO 28:13ISA 24:1JER 4:3MAT 6:33ROM 13:112CO 6:17JAS 4:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that it is about time for God to intervene and address the iniquities and inequities of society. He highlights the disrespect and disregard for God's word, as well as the corruption and immorality prevalent in the world. The preacher acknowledges the importance of reaching out to the younger generation and speaking to them with authenticity and authority. He urges the congregation to seek the Lord and to cast away the works of darkness, emphasizing the need for righteousness and mercy. The sermon is based on passages from Psalm 119, Hosea 10, and Romans 13.
The Horizon of Christ - Part 6
By T. Austin-Sparks1.5K44:47ChristACT 1:8ACT 9:1ROM 6:41CO 3:112CO 6:17PHP 3:101TH 1:8In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the limitless power of Jesus to give life. Despite the limited time he spent on earth, Jesus was able to touch and heal countless people, even raising the dead. However, through his resurrection, Jesus released his life as a spiritual power for all mankind to receive. The speaker encourages listeners to live in the reality of Jesus' resurrection and allow his life to transform and empower them.
(Youth Bible School 2007) Holy
By Dean Taylor1.5K56:30Bible SchoolMAT 6:332CO 6:171TH 1:91PE 2:1REV 1:5In this sermon, the speaker addresses a group of young men and women, emphasizing the importance of their role in solving the problems in their country. He encourages them to listen to the word of God and allow it to speak to their hearts. The sermon is titled "Hold it," based on 1 Peter 2:1, which urges believers to lay aside malice, guile, hypocrisy, envy, and evil speaking. The speaker also shares a powerful story of a man who stood his ground and called others to join him in resisting the enemy, illustrating the need for determination and courage in the face of opposition.
(Through the Bible) Exodus 35-40
By Chuck Smith1.4K30:13EXO 35:21MAT 6:332CO 6:17In this sermon, the speaker describes the layout of the tabernacle, a sacred place where the Israelites worshipped God. He explains the various elements inside the tabernacle, such as the golden lampstand, the table of showbread, and the altar of incense. The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a willing heart when serving God and giving offerings. He also mentions the need for genuine revival, where people are so moved by the Lord that they willingly give and serve without being asked. The sermon concludes with the speaker highlighting the approach of Calvary Chapel, where individuals are encouraged to serve based on their own desires and not out of pressure.
George Brunk's 1950 Prediction to Future Mennonites About Modest Dress
By Dean Taylor1.4K00:54ROM 12:22CO 6:17JAS 4:41PE 2:9This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining distinctiveness in faith and practices, warning against the potential consequences of compromising core beliefs. It reflects on the example of those who have strayed from truth and highlights the slippery slope effect of gradual compromise. The speaker predicts that if the Mennonite Church in America abandons its distinctive dress, it may drift towards worldliness and ungodliness.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Wherefore come out from among them - Is it not plain from this and the following verse that God would be their God only on the ground of their taking him for such, and that this depended on their being separated from the works and workers of iniquity? for God could not inhabit in them if they had concord with Belial, a portion with infidels; etc. Those who will have the promises of God fulfilled to them must come under the conditions of these promises: if they are not separate - if they touch the unclean thing, God will not receive them; and therefore will not be their God, nor shall they be his people.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Quoted from Isa 52:11, with the freedom of one inspired, who gives variations sanctioned by the Holy Spirit. be ye separate--"be separated" (Hos 4:17). touch not the unclean thing--rather, "anything unclean" (Co2 7:1; Mic 2:10). Touching is more polluting, as implying participation, than seeing. receive you--The Greek implies, "to myself"; as persons heretofore out of doors, but now admitted within (Co2 5:1-10). With this accords the clause, "Come out from among them," namely, so as to be received to me. So Eze 20:41, "I will accept you"; and Zep 3:19, "gather her that was driven out." "The intercourse of believers with the world should resemble that of angels, who, when they have been sent a message from heaven, discharge their office with the utmost promptness, and joyfully fly back home to the presence of God" (Co1 7:31; Co1 5:9-10).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And will be a father unto you,.... The same is promised to Solomon, Sa2 7:14 and said of Israel, Jer 31:9 which is thought to be referred unto. This is not to be understood of the first commencement of this relation, as though God now began to be their Father; nor indeed of the first manifestation of it, which had been already made to their souls by the Spirit of adoption, witnessing to their spirits that God was their Father, and they were his children; but of his acting, and continuing to act the part of a father to them; which he does, by pitying his children, sympathizing with them, and supporting them under all their trials and afflictions; by taking care of them, that they have food and raiment convenient for them; by laying up for them, as he has done in his covenant, in his Son, and in heaven; by communicating unto them, by passing by their offences and miscarriages to him, and by correcting them for their good, and at last giving them the heavenly inheritance, and putting them into the possession of it: and ye shall be my sons and daughters. This also does not relate to the first act of adoption, when these persons first became the sons and daughters of God; for so they were by adopting grace, in the mind, counsel, and covenant of God, from eternity; as such they were considered when given to Christ, when he assumed their nature, and died to gather them together in one; and as antecedent to faith and the work of the Spirit upon their souls: nor even of the first discovery of this grace unto them; but the meaning is, that whereas they were the sons and daughters of God, they should be treated as such; whenever he spoke to them, or dealt with them in providence, he would speak to them and deal with them as children; or it may refer to the more full and open manifestation of their sonship, before angels and men, at the appearance of Christ: to all which is added, saith the Lord Almighty; for confirmation sake, and to encourage the faith of the saints; since he who said all this is the Lord God Almighty, and so able to perform it; and of which, and his willingness, no question is to be made, since he has said it. Next: 2 Corinthians Chapter 7