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What agreement has Christ with Belial? Or what portion has a believer with an unbeliever?
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Christ vs. Belial
Commentators explain that "Belial" is a Hebrew term for "worthlessness" or "wickedness," used here as a name for Satan. Paul presents an absolute contrast: Christ, the embodiment of righteousness, versus Belial, the personification of all evil. This sets up an irreconcilable opposition, highlighting that a believer's allegiance to Christ allows for no partnership with the forces of darkness.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And what concord. sumphōnēsis. Sympathy; unison. This word refers, properly, to the unison or harmony produced by musical instrum…
Concord (συμφωνησις). Symphony. Late word from συμφωνεω, only here and ecclesiastical writers, though συμφωνημα in the papyri.
19th Century
Anglican
What concord hath Christ with Belial?—This passage is remarkable as the only occurrence of the name in the New Testament,…
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Paul has just appealed to the Corinthians for mutual openness in affection and in speech. His own heart is open wide to them, but both he and they …
16th Century
Protestant
What concord has Christ with Belial? As to the etymology of the word Belial, even the Hebrews themselves are not agreed. The mean…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And what concord has Christ with Belial ? etc.] The word "Belial" is a Hebrew word, and is only used in this place i…
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It is wrong for believers to associate with the wicked and profane. The word unbeliever applies to all who are lacking true faith. True pastors wil…
13th Century
Catholic
After teaching them the use of grace for good outward actions, the Apostle now instructs them on its use for internal devotion, which consists in a…
