2 Corinthians 6

📖 Background

Paul pleads with the Corinthians not to receive God’s grace in vain and urges them to respond to the gospel with urgency. He outlines the hardships he endures as a servant of God and models what authentic, sacrificial ministry looks like. Paul appeals to the believers with open-hearted love and calls for mutual affection and holiness. He ends the chapter with a clear call to separate from ungodly influences and live as God’s set-apart people.

🧭 Major Themes

Urgency in responding to God's grace (verse 1–2)

Marks of a true servant of God (verses 3–10)

Paul’s open-hearted appeal to the Corinthians (verses 11–13)

The call to holiness and separation from ungodly partnerships (verses 14–18)

Identity as God’s temple and His people

🔎 Reference Scriptures to Consider

Isaiah 49:8 – “In the time of my favor I heard you”

Matthew 5:11–12 – Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness

Romans 12:1–2 – Present your bodies as a living sacrifice

1 Peter 2:9 – A chosen people, a holy nation

Leviticus 26:11–12 – God dwelling among His people

❓Reflection Questions

How are you responding to God’s grace in this season of your life?

What does sacrificial service look like in your context?

Are there any relationships or influences pulling you away from a holy life?

How can you live more fully in your identity as God’s temple and His beloved child?