2 Corinthians 6:8

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2 Corinthians 6:8 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;

King James Version KJV

By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;

American Standard Version ASV

by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true;

Bible in Basic English BBE

By glory and by shame, by an evil name and a good name; as untrue, and still true;

Free Bible Version FBV

We continue whether we are honored or dishonored, whether we are cursed or praised. People call us frauds but we tell the truth.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

By honour, and dishonour, by euill report, and good report, as deceiuers, and yet true:

Young's Literal Translation YLT

through glory and dishonour, through evil report and good report, as leading astray, and true;

World English Bible WEB

by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report, as deceivers and yet true,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

By honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; as unknown, and yet known;

Translation for Translators T4T

We serve God faithfully, whether people praise us (exc) or whether they despise us, whether people say bad things about us(exc) or whether they say good things about us. We keep teaching the truth, even though some people say that we are deceiving people.

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2 Corinthians 6:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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GRK δια δοξης και ατιμιας δια δυσφημιας και ευφημιας ως πλανοι και αληθεις

δια dia G1223 through/because of Prep

δοξης doxa G1391 glory Noun-GSF

και kai G2532 and Conj

ατιμιας atimia G819 dishonour Noun-GSF

δια dia G1223 through/because of Prep

δυσφημιας dusphēmia G1426 slander Noun-GSF

και kai G2532 and Conj

ευφημιας euphēmia G2162 good report Noun-GSF

ως hōs G5613 as/when Adv

πλανοι planos G4108 deceiving Adj-NPM

και kai G2532 and Conj

αληθεις alēthēs G227 true Adj-NPM

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Greek Word Reference — 2 Corinthians 6:8

δια dia G1223 "through/because of" Prep

Means through or because of, like in Matthew 2:12 where the wise men left by another route. It shows cause or occasion, as in 1 Corinthians 3:15, being saved through fire. It can also describe a state or condition, like in Romans.

Definition: διά (before a vowel δ᾽, exc. Rom.8:10, 2Co.5:7, and in (Proper name)s; Tdf., Pr., 94), prep. with genitive, accusative, as in cl.; __1. with genitive, through; __(i) of Place, after verbs of motion or action: Mat.2:12 12:43, Mrk.2:23, Luk.4:30, Jhn.4:4, 2Co.11:33, al.; σώζεσθαι (διας-) δ. πυρός, ὕδατος, 1Co.3:15, 1Pe.3:20; βλέπειν δ. ἐσόπτρου, 1Co.13:12; metaphorically, of a state or condition: Rom.14:20, 2Co.2:4 5:7, 10; δ. γράμματος, ἀκροβυστίας (Lft., Notes, 263, 279), Rom.2:27 4:11; δι ̓ὑπομενῆς, Rom.8:25. __(ii) Of Time; __(a) during which: Mat.26:61, Mrk.14:58, Luk.5:5; δ. παντὸς τοῦ ζῆν, Heb.2:15; δ. παντός (διαπαντός in Mrk.5:5, Luk.24:53), always, continually, Mat.18:10, Act.2:25" (LXX) 10:2 24:16, Rom.11:10" (LXX), 2Th.3:16, Heb.9:6 13:15. __(b) within which: Act.1:3; δ. νυκτός, Act.5:19 16:9 17:10 23:31; __(with) after which (Field, Notes, 20; Abbott, JG, 255f.): Mrk.2:1, Act.24:17, Gal.2:1. __(iii) Of the Means or Instrument; __(1) of the efficient cause (regarded also as the instrument): of God, Rom.11:36, 1Co.1:9, Gal.4:7, Heb.2:10 7:21; of Christ, Rom.1:8 5:1, 17, 1Co.15:21, 1Pe.4:11, al.; δ. τ. ὑμῶν δεήσεως, Rom.1:12, 2Co.1:4, Gal.4:23, al.; __(2) of the agent, instrument or means; __(a) with genitive of person(s), Mat.11:2, Luk.1:70, Jhn.1:17, Act.1:16, Rom.2:16, 1Co.1:21, Eph.1:5, Heb.2:14, Rev.1:1, al.; ὑπὸ τ. κυρίου δ. τ. προφήτου (δ. τ. κυρίου, 1Th.4:2 (M, Th., in l.); Lft., Rev., 121f.), Mat.1:22 2:15, Rom.1:2; δ. ἐπιστολῆς ὡς δ. ἡμῶν (Field, Notes, 202), 2Th.2:2; δ. Σ. (NTD, 22), 1Pe.5:12; __(b) with genitive of thing(s) (where often the simple dative is used in cl.; Jannaris, Gr., 375), Jhn.11:4, Act.5:12; δ. τ. πίστεως, Rom.3:30; δ. λόγου θεοῦ, 1Pe.1:23; δ. παραβολῆς, Luk.8:4; δουλεύειν δ. τ. ἀγάπης, Gal.5:13; δ. ἐπαγγελίας, Gal.3:18, __2. C. accusative; __(i) rarely, as with genitive, through (Hom), δ. μέσον Σαμαρίας (ICC, in l.; Bl., §42, 1; Robertson, Gr., 581), Luk.17:11. __(ii) by reason of, because of, for the sake of; __(a) with accusative of person(s) (M, Pr., 105), Mrk.2:27, Jhn.6:57 11:42, Rom.8:20; __(b) with accusative of thing(s), δ. φθόνον, Mat.27:18, Mrk.15:10; δ. φόβον, Jhn.7:13 20:19; δ. ἀγάπην, Eph.2:4; δ. τοῦτο, freq., for this cause, therefore, Mat.6:25, Mrk.6:14, Luk.11:49, Jhn.6:65, al.; id. before ὅτι, Jhn.5:16 10:17, al.; δ. τί, why, Mat.9:11, 14 Mrk.2:18, Jhn.7:45, al.; δ. τό, with inf., Mrk.5:4, Luk.9:7, Jas.4:2. __3. In composition, __(1) through, as in διαβαίνω; __(2) of separation, asunder, as in διασπάω; __(3) of distribution, abroad, as in διαγγέλλω; __(4) of transition, as διαλλάσσω; __(5) of "perfective" action (M, Pr., 112f., 115f.), as διαφύγω, διακαθαρίζω. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 603 NT verses. KJV: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 2 Corinthians 8:8; 1 Peter 1:3.

δοξης doxa G1391 "glory" Noun-GSF

This word means glory, honor, or praise, referring to the admiration and respect given to someone or something, like God's glory in Luke 14:10 and John 12:43. It's the opposite of shame or dishonor, as seen in Philippians 3:19 and 2 Corinthians 6:8. Glory is also associated with dignity and worship in Romans 2:7 and 1 Peter.

Definition: δόξα, -ης, ἡ (δοκέω), [in LXX very frequently for כָּבוֹד, also for הוֹד ,פִּפְאֶרֶת, etc., 25 words in all ;] in cl., __1. expectation, judgment, opinion (4Ma.5:18). __2. opinion, estimation in which one is held, repute; in NT, always good opinion, hence reputation, praise, honour, glory: Luk.14:10, Jhn.12:43, Heb.3:3; opposite to αἰσχύνη, Php.3:19; to ἀτιμία, 2Co.6:8; δ. κ. τιμή, Rom.2:7, 10 1Pe.1:7, 2Pe.1:17; ζητεῖν, Jhn.5:44 7:18 8:50, 1Th.2:6; λαμβάνειν, Jhn.5:41, 2Pe.1:17, Rev.5:12; διδόναι δ. τ. θεῷ (cf. נָתַן כָּבוֹד לַיהוָֹה, Jer.13:16, al.), Luk.17:18, Jhn.9:24, Act.12:23, Rom.4:20, Rev.4:9; εἰς (τ.) δ. θεοῦ, Rom.3:7 15:7, Php.1:11, al.; in doxologies, τ. θεῷ (ᾧ) ἡ δ., Luk.2:14, Rom.11:36 16:27, Gal.1:5, Eph.3:21, al. __3. Later also (not cl.) as in LXX (= הוֹד, Job.39:20, 1Ch.29:25; כָּבוֹד, Job.19:9, Est.5:11, al.), visible brightness, splendour, glory: of light, Act.22:11; of heavenly bodies, 1Co.15:40ff.; esp. that wh. radiates from God's presence, as manifested in the pillar of cloud and in the Holy of Holies (= כָּבוֹד, Exo.16:10 25:22 40:34, al.; and new Heb. שְׁכִינָה, 2Ma.2:8; see DB, iv, 489b), Rom.9:4, Jas.2:1 (see Hort, Mayor, in l.); hence of the manifested glory of God, Rom.1:23, Col.1:11 Eph.1:6, 12 17 3:16; of the same as communicated to man through Christ, 2Co.3:18 4:6; and of the glorious condition into which Christians shall enter hereafter, Rom.8:18, 21 9:23, 2Ti.2:10, al. SYN.: ἔπαινος τιμή (see Hort on 1Pe.1:7). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 151 NT verses. KJV: dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship See also: 1 Corinthians 2:7; John 7:18; 1 Peter 1:7.

και kai G2532 "and" Conj

And or also, a connecting word used to join ideas or words, like in Matthew 2:18 and Hebrews 1:1.

Definition: καί, conj., and __I. Copulative. __1. Connecting single words; __(a) in general: Mat.2:18, 16:1, Mrk.2:15, Luk.8:15, Heb.1:1, al. mult.; repeated before each of the terms in a series, Mat.23:23, Luk.14:21, Rom.7:12, 9:4, al. __(b) connecting numerals (WM, §37, 4): Jhn.2:20, Act.13:20; __(with) joining terms which are not mutually exclusive, as the part with the whole: Mat.8:33, 26:59, Mrk.16:17, Act.5:29, al. __2. Connecting clauses and sentences: Mat.3:12, Act.5:21, al. mult.; esp. __(a) where, after the simplicity of the popular language, sentences are paratactically joined (WM, §60, 3; M, Pr., 12; Deiss., LAE, 128ff.): Mat.1:21, 7:25, Mrk.9:5, Jhn.10:3, al.; __(b) joining affirmative to negative sentences: Luk.3:14, Jhn.4:11, IIIJhn.10; __(with) consecutive, and so: Mat.5:1, 23:32, Heb.3:19, al.; after imperatives, Mat.4:19, Luk.7:7, al.; __(d) = καίτοι, and yet: Mat.3:14, 6:26, Mrk.12:12, Luk.18:7 (Field, Notes, 72), 1Co.5:2, al.; __(e) beginning an apodosis (= Heb. וְ; so sometimes δέ in cl.), then: Luk.2:21, 7:12, Act.1:10; beginning a question (WM, §53, 3a): Mrk.10:26, Luk.10:29, Jhn.9:36. __3. Epexegetic, and, and indeed, namely (WM, §53, 3c): Luk.3:18, Jhn.1:16, Act.23:6, Rom.1:5, 1Co.3:5, al. __4. In transition: Mat.4:23, Mrk.5:1, 21, Jhn.1:19, al.; so, Hebraistically, καὶ ἐγένετο (וַי:הִי; also ἐγένετο δέ), Mrk.1:9 (cf. Luk.5:1; V. Burton, §§357-60; M, Pr., 14, 16). __5. καὶ . . . καί, both . . . and (for τε . . . καί, see: τε); __(a) connecting single words: Mat.10:28, Mrk.4:41, Rom.11:33, al.; __(b) clauses and sentences: Mrk.9:13, Jhn.7:28, 1Co.1:22, al. __II. Adjunctive, also, even, still: Mat.5:39, 40; Mrk.2:28, al. mult.; esp. with pron., adv., etc., Mat.20:4, Jhn.7:47, al; ὡς κ., Act.11:17; καθὼς κ., Rom.15:7; οὑτω κ., Rom.6:11; διὸ κ., Luk.1:35; ὁ κ. (Deiss., BS, 313ff.), Act.13:9; pleonastically, μετὰ κ.. (Bl., §77, 7; Deiss., BS, 265f,), Php.4:3; τί κ., 1 Co 15:29; ἀλλὰ κ., Luk.14:22, Jhn.5:18, al.; καίγε (M, Pr., 230; Burton, §437), Act.17:27; καίπερ, Heb.5:8; κ. ἐάν, see: ἐάν. ἐάν, contr. fr. εἰ ἄν, conditional particle, representing something as "under certain circumstances actual or liable to happen," but not so definitely expected as in the case of εἰ with ind. (Bl., §65, 4; cf. Jhn.13:17, 1Co.7:36), if haply, if; __1. with subjc. (cl.); __(a) pres.: Mat.6:22, Luk.10:6, Jhn.7:17, Rom.2:25, 26 al.; { __(b) aor. (= Lat. fut. pf.): Mat.4:9 16:26 (cf. ptcp. in Luk.9:25; M, Pr., 230), Mrk.3:24, Luk.14:34, Jhn.5:43, Rom.7:2, al.; = cl. εἰ, with opt., Jhn.9:22 11:57, Act.9:2; as Heb. אִם = ὅταν, Jhn.12:32 14:3, I Jhn.2:28 3:2, Heb.3:7" (LXX) . __2. C. indic, (as in late writers, fr. Arist. on; see WH, App., 171; VD, MGr. 2, App., §77; Deiss., BS, 201f., LAE, 155, 254; M, Pr., 168, 187; Bl., §65, 4); __(a) fut.: Mat.18:19 T, Luk.19:40, Act.7:7; __(b) pres.: 1Th.3:8 (see Milligan, in l.). __3. With other particles: ἐ. καί (Bl., §65, 6), Gal.6:1; ἐ. μή (M, Pr., 185, 187; Bl., l.with), with subjc. pres., Mat.10:13, 1Co.8:8, Jas.2:17, 1Jn.3:21; aor., Mat.6:15, Mrk.3:27, Jhn.3:3, Rom.10:15, Gal.1:8 2:16 (see Lft., Ellic., in ll.); ἐ. τε . . . ἐ. τε, [in LXX for אִם . . . אִם, Est.19:13, al.,] Rom.14:8. __4. = cl. ἄν (which see) after relat. pronouns and adverbs (Tdf., Pr., 96; WH, App., 173; M, Pr., 42f.; Bl., §26, 4; Mayser, 152f.; Deiss., BS, 202ff.): ὃς ἐ., Mat.5:19, Mrk.6:22, 23 Luk.17:32, 1Co.6:18, al.; ὅπου ἐ., Mat.8:19; ὁσάκις ἐ., Rev.11:6; οὗ ἐ., 1Co.16:6; καθὸ ἐ., 2Co.8:12; ὅστις ἐ., Gal.5:10. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 5212 NT verses. KJV: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Corinthians 16:1.

ατιμιας atimia G819 "dishonour" Noun-GSF

Dishonor or shame, like in 1 Corinthians 11:14 where it refers to a woman's long hair being a shame. This word is about being disgraced or having a bad reputation. It's a state of being looked down on.

Definition: ἀτιμία, -ας, ἡ (ἄτιμος) [in LXX for כְּלִמָּה, קָלוֹן, etc. ;] dishonour, disgrace: 1Co.11:14, 2Co.6:8; εἰς ἀ., Rom.9:21, 2Ti.2:20; ἐν ἀ., 1Co.15:43; κατ᾽ ἀ., 2Co.11:21; πάθη ἀτιμίας, base passions, Rom.1:26.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 7 NT verses. KJV: dishonour, reproach, shame, vile See also: 1 Corinthians 11:14; 2 Corinthians 11:21; Romans 1:26.

δια dia G1223 "through/because of" Prep

δυσφημιας dusphēmia G1426 "slander" Noun-GSF

This word means slander or defamation, which is the opposite of good reputation. In 2 Corinthians 6:8, it is listed as something that Christians may face. It is also translated as evil report in the KJV Bible.

Definition: δυσφημία, -ας, ἡ (δύσφημος, slanderous), [in LXX: 1Ma.7:38, 3Ma.2:20 * ;] evil-speaking, defamation: opposite to εὐφημία, 2Co.6:8.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 1 NT verses. KJV: evil report See also: 2 Corinthians 6:8.

και kai G2532 "and" Conj

And or also, a connecting word used to join ideas or words, like in Matthew 2:18 and Hebrews 1:1.

Usage: Occurs in 5212 NT verses. KJV: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Corinthians 16:1.

ευφημιας euphēmia G2162 "good report" Noun-GSF

This word means a good reputation or praise, the opposite of bad reputation, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 6:8, where Paul talks about the importance of a good report.

Definition: εὐφημία, -ας, ἡ (εὔφημος), [in Sm.: Psa.42:5 47:2 100:2 126:2 * ;] good report, praise: opposite to δυσφημία, 2Co.6:8.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 1 NT verses. KJV: good report See also: 2 Corinthians 6:8.

ως hōs G5613 "as/when" Adv

This word means as or when, showing a comparison or timing. It's used in many verses, like Mark 4:26 and 1 Corinthians 3:15, to show how things are done. It helps explain how or when something happens.

Definition: ὡς, adverbial form of the relative pron. ὅς, ἥ, ὅ. __I. As relat. adv. of manner, as, like as, just as, even as; __1. with a demonstrative, like οὕτως, expressed or understood: οὕτως . . . ὡς, Mrk.4:26, 1Co.3:15, Eph.5:28, Jas.2:12, al.; ὡς . . . οὕτως, Act.8:32, 1Co.7:17, al.; elliptically (sc. οὕτως, οὕτω), with nom., Mat.6:29, al.; with accusative, Mat.19:19, Mrk.12:31, al.; with prep., Mat.26:55, Mrk.14:48, Luk.22:52, Jhn.7:10, al.; with verb., Jhn.15:6, 2Co.3:1, Eph.2:3, 1Th.5:6, al.; with ptcp. (the ptcp. however not having the special force wh. it has in cl.; see Bl., §73, 5; 74, 6), Mat.7:29, Mrk.1:22, Heb.13:17, al.; freq implying opinion or belief, Rom.9:32; so esp, with genitive absol., 1Co.4:18, 2Co.5:20, 1Pe.4:12, 2Pe.1:3. __2. Before numerals, about, nearly: Mrk.5:13, Jhn.1:40, Act.5:7, al. __3. Before adjectives and adverbs, how: Rom.10:15 11:33, 1Th.2:10; with superl., ὡς τάχιστα, as quickly as possible, Act.17:15. __II. As conjunction; __1. temporal, __(a) as, when, since: Mrk.9:21 14:72, Luk.1:23, Jhn.2:9, al.; __(b) while, when, as long as: Luk.12:58, Jhn.12:36, Gal.6:10 (Field, Notes, 191); ὡς ἄν (M, Pr., 167, and see: ἄν), Rom.15:24, 1Co.11:34, Php.2:23. __2. Final, in order that; with inf., in order to (M, Pr., 204n), Luk.9:52, Act.20:24, Heb.7:9. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 436 NT verses. KJV: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed See also: 1 Corinthians 3:1; 2 Timothy 1:3; 1 Peter 1:14.

πλανοι planos G4108 "deceiving" Adj-NPM

A deceiver or someone who leads others astray, as in 2 Corinthians 6:8 where Paul talks about being genuine in his ministry. This word is about misleading or deceiving people.

Definition: πλάνος, -ον [in LXX: Job.19:4 (מְשׁוּגָה), Jer.23:32 * ;] __1. wandering. __2. leading astray, deceiving: πνεύματα π., 1Ti.4:1. As subst., ὁ π., a deceiver, impostor: Mat.27:63, 2Co.6:8 6:1-18 2Jn.1:7.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 4 NT verses. KJV: --deceiver, seducing See also: 1 Timothy 4:1; 2 John 1:7; Matthew 27:63.

και kai G2532 "and" Conj

And or also, a connecting word used to join ideas or words, like in Matthew 2:18 and Hebrews 1:1.

Usage: Occurs in 5212 NT verses. KJV: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Corinthians 16:1.

αληθεις alēthēs G227 "true" Adj-NPM

This word means true or real, like something that is not hidden. It is used in John, Acts, and other letters to describe things that are genuine and trustworthy.

Definition: ἀληθής, -ές (λήθω = λανθάνω, hence primarily, unconcealed, manifest; hence, actual, real), [in LXX for אֶמֶת, etc. ;] __(a) of things, true, conforming to reality: Jhn.4:18 5:31-32 6:55 (= ἀληθινός, which see) Jhn.8:13-14, 17 10:41 19:35 21:24, Act.12:9, Php.4:8, Tit.1:13, 1Pe.5:12, 2Pe.2:22, 1Jn.2:6, 3Jn.12; __(b) of persons, truthful: Mat.22:16, Mrk.12:14, Jhn.3:33 7:18 8:26, Rom.3:4, 2Co.6:8.† SYN.: ἀληθινός, real, genuine, ideal, as opposite to spurious or imperfect ἀληθής, true to fact, as opposite to false, lying, denotes the actuality of a thing: ἀληθινός, its relation to the corresponding conception. (Cf. Tr., Syn., § viii; Cremer, 84 f., 631 Abbott, JV, 234 f.; DB, iv, 818 f.; MM, VGT, s.vv.) (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 25 NT verses. KJV: true, truly, truth See also: 1 John 2:8; John 8:13; 1 Peter 5:12.

Study Notes — 2 Corinthians 6:8

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Context — Paul’s Hardships and God’s Grace

6in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; 7in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;

8through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;

9unknown, yet well-known; dying, and yet we live on; punished, yet not killed; 10sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

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	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Matthew 27:63	“Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’
2	1 Peter 4:14	If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
3	1 Timothy 4:10	To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.
4	Acts 28:22	But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”
5	Acts 24:5	We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,
6	Revelation 3:9	Look at those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead. I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you.
7	Matthew 10:25	It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!
8	Mark 12:14	“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”
9	Acts 6:3	Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them
10	Romans 3:8	Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserved!

2 Corinthians 6:8 Summary

[This verse reminds us that as believers, we may face a mix of positive and negative reactions from others, but our focus should be on pleasing God, not seeking human approval. As it says in 2 Corinthians 5:9, our goal is to be pleasing to Him, regardless of what others think. By trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, we can find joy and contentment in Him, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, as expressed in Philippians 4:11-13.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be viewed as imposters, yet genuine, as stated in 2 Corinthians 6:8?

This phrase suggests that as believers, we may be perceived as fake or hypocritical by the world, but in reality, we are authentic and genuine in our faith, just as the Apostle Paul was in 1 Corinthians 4:9-13.

How can we experience both glory and dishonor at the same time, as mentioned in this verse?

As followers of Christ, we may face ridicule and persecution from the world, yet we can still experience the glory of God's presence and approval in our lives, as seen in Matthew 5:10-12 and 2 Thessalonians 1:4-5.

What is the significance of being praised and slandered simultaneously, as stated in 2 Corinthians 6:8?

This paradox highlights the mixed reactions we may receive from others as we live out our faith, but as believers, we should not seek human praise or validation, instead focusing on pleasing God, as taught in Galatians 1:10 and 2 Timothy 2:4.

How can we apply the principles of this verse to our everyday lives?

By embracing the tensions and paradoxes of the Christian life, we can learn to trust God's sovereignty and provision, even in the midst of contradictory circumstances, and find joy and contentment in Him, as expressed in Philippians 4:11-13 and 2 Corinthians 12:10.

Reflection Questions

In what ways have I experienced glory and dishonor, slander and praise, in my own life, and how have I responded to these situations?
How can I cultivate a genuine and authentic faith, despite the potential for others to view me as an imposter or hypocrite?
What are some practical ways I can focus on pleasing God, rather than seeking human praise or validation, in my daily life and relationships?
How can I trust God's sovereignty and provision in the midst of contradictory circumstances, and find joy and contentment in Him, even when faced with slander or dishonor?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Corinthians 6:8

By honour and dishonour,.... Some persons think and speak honourably of us, and behave in a reverent manner towards us; they wish us well, bid us God speed, receive us into their houses, and treat us

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 6:8

By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; 'Through glory and dishonour'-namely, from those in authority-accruing to us present; 'through evil report and

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:8

By honour and dishonour; we depart not from our integrity, whether we be honoured or dishonoured. By evil report and good report; well or evilly reported of. This hath from the beginning been the lot of all the faithful ministers of Christ; some have given them honour, others have cast reproach upon them; some have given a good report of them, some an evil report. As deceivers, and yet true; some have represented them as impostors, and such as deceived the people; others have spoken of them as true men: their business is to go through good report and bad report, honour and dishonour, still holding fast their integrity.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:8

8 By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; Ver. 8. By honour and dishonour, &c.] It is written on heaven doors (said that martyr), "Do well and hear ill." A bad report is the ordinary reward of very well doing; which made Luther wax proud even of his reproach. Superbus fio, said he, quod video nomen pessimum mihi crescere. Jerome also writeth to Augustine, Quod signum maioris gloriae est, omnes haeretici me detestantur, This is my glory, that none of the heretics can give me a good word or look. It was a divine saying of Seneca, No man sets better rate upon virtue than he that loseth a good name to keep a good conscience. Qui boni viri famam perdidit ne conscientiam perderet. As deceivers] Aspersed for such, as Christ was, Matthew 27:63. And Lucian blasphemously termeth him εσκολοπισμενονσοφιστην, the crucified cozener (deceiver).

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:8

(8) By honour and dishonour.—The enumeration of the elements in and by which his ministry is carried on begins to take a more personal character. We trace once more in the words that follow the sensitiveness of a recent experience. He has to do his work, at one time, as through a glory which he has not sought; at another time under an ignominy which he has not deserved. Men at one time speak well of him, and at another he falls upon evil and bitter tongues. The very word “deceiver,” most galling of all words to one who is conscious of his truthfulness, is recklessly flung at him. Through all these he goes on his work, believing that in them also he may find a way of commending himself as a minister of God.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:8

Verse 8. By honour and dishonour] By going through both; sometimes respected, sometimes despised. By evil report and good report] Sometimes praised, at other times calumniated. As deceivers] Said to carry about a false doctrine for our secular emolument. And yet true] Demonstrated by the nature of the doctrine, as well as by our life and conversation, that we are true men; having nothing in view but God's glory and the salvation of the world.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Corinthians 6:8

8. by honour and dishonour] The preposition is here changed in the original, and not in our version. It means either by means of, or by endurance of, both of which senses are given by our English through. The sense is that not only did he persevere through evil report and good report, but that both were overruled to the furtherance of the Gospel.as deceivers, and yet true] The Apostle now reaches the last division of the modes in which he sets forth the genuineness of his mission. This consists in the contrast between the ideas of his person and work formed by the world without, and the fact of which he was conscious within. The world (Matthew 27:63) held Jesus Christ to be a deceiver, and ‘the disciple is not above his master.’

Barnes' Notes on 2 Corinthians 6:8

By honor and dishonor - The apostle is still illustrating the proposition that he and his fellow-laborers endeavored to give no offence 2 Corinthians 6:3, and to commend themselves as the ministers of God, 2 Corinthians 6:4.

Whedon's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:8

8. By honour—From God and the Christian world. And dishonour— From heathendom, Judaism, and Jewish Christianity.

Sermons on 2 Corinthians 6:8

	Sermon	Description
	Ambassadors for Christ - Part 2 by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the speaker focuses on several key points from the book of 2 Corinthians. Firstly, he highlights how Paul commended himself as a servant of God in all situations, w
	Our Daily Homily - 2 Corinthians by F.B. Meyer	F.B. Meyer emphasizes the theme of comfort in affliction as he reflects on 2 Corinthians, highlighting how God comforts us in our tribulations so that we can extend that comfort to
	John 18:37-19:15 by St. John Chrysostom	John Chrysostom preaches on the humility and endurance of Jesus during His trial before Pilate, highlighting how Jesus exhibited gentleness, mildness, and silence in the face of fa
	(1 Peter - Part 30): Suffering in God's Will and Out by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of identifying and understanding adversities in order to better bear them. He emphasizes that humans are naturally afraid of
	Holy Ground by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a vision of Christ rather than just having ideas. He criticizes the preaching in the country today, stating that it
	Corrie Ten Boom, on Tribulation and Persecution by Corrie Ten Boom	This sermon by Corrie ten Boom emphasizes the role of Christians as overcomers and ambassadors for Christ in a world filled with tribulation and persecution. It highlights the impo
	The Cross and Eternal Glory - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of glory in the foundation of the Christian faith. The New Testament reveals that glory is a central and governing factor in t