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A Call from Ancient Babylon
Scholars unanimously note that Paul is quoting Isaiah 52:11, a command originally for the Israelites to leave pagan Babylon in purity. Paul reapplies this principle to Christians, urging them to separate from the sinful lifestyles and idolatrous influences of the unbelieving world, just as Israel was called to leave a corrupt city.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 6:17
18th Century
Theologian
Wherefore. Since you are a special people. Since God, the holy and blessed God, dwells with you and among you.
Come out from am…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 6:17
Saith the Lord (λεγε Κυριος). Isaiah 52:5; Ezekiel 20:33. Cf. Revelation 18:4.
Unc…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 6:17
19th Century
Bishop
Wherefore come out from among them—Another composite quotation follows, beginning with Isaiah 52:11. In their primary his…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 6:17
Paul’s next quotation (Isaiah 52:11) stresses God’s demand for purity of life and separation from evil. In Isaiah, the call was for sep…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 6:17
16th Century
Theologian
Wherefore come out from the midst of them. This exhortation is taken from Isaiah 52:11, where the Prophet, when foretelling the deliveranc…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 6:17
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore come out from among them
Since they were the temple of the living God, built up an habitation for the Most High; sin…
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…