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You Are God's Temple
Commentators unanimously emphasize that the core argument is that believers, both individually and collectively as the church, are the temple of the living God. This identity makes compromising with idolatry or worldly sin as unthinkable as placing a pagan idol in the holy sanctuary in Jerusalem. It is a call to recognize the sacredness of your life and community.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 6:16
18th Century
Theologian
And what agreement. sugkatayesiv. Assent, accord, agreement.
What putting or laying down together is there? What …
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 6:16
Agreement (συνκαταθεσις). Fifth of these words. Late word, but common, though here only in N.T. Approved by putting together the v…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 6:16
19th Century
Bishop
And what agreement has the temple of God with idols?—Here we see clearly the drift of the Apostle’s thoughts. His mind tr…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 6:14–16
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 …
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 6:16
16th Century
Theologian
What agreement hath the temple of God with idols? Until now he has in general terms prohibited believers from associating with the wicked.…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 6:16
17th Century
Pastor
And what agreement has the temple of God with idols ?
&c.] That is, what association, confederation, or covenant agr…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 6:11–18
17th Century
Minister
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…