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The Urgency of 'Now'
Paul quotes an Old Testament prophecy about a future 'acceptable time' and declares that this time has arrived. Commentators stress that this creates a profound sense of urgency. The opportunity for salvation is a present reality, a 'golden present' that should not be taken for granted or put off. The message is clear: do not procrastinate, for this day of God's favor is happening right now.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 6:2
18th Century
Theologian
For he says. See Isaiah 49:8. In that passage, the declaration refers to the Messiah, and its purpose there is to show that God would be f…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 6:2
Behold, now is the acceptable time (ιδου νυν καιρος ευπροσδεκτος). Here is another "Pauline parenthesis" (Plummer) as in 5:7 by th…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 6:2
19th Century
Bishop
I have heard you in a time accepted . . .—Better, perhaps, acceptable. The meaning of the pronoun “He,” as refer…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 6:2
19th Century
Preacher
(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behol…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 6:2
To emphasize the seriousness and urgency of his appeal and to highlight the privilege of the present and the danger of procrastination, Paul quotes…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 6:2
16th Century
Theologian
For he says, In an acceptable time. He quotes a prediction of Isaiah, exceedingly appropriate to the exhortation about which he speaks. He…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 6:2
17th Century
Pastor
For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted
These words are a citation from (Isaiah 49:8) and a…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 6:1–10
17th Century
Minister
The gospel is a word of grace sounding in our ears. The gospel day is a day of salvation, the means of grace are the means of salvation, the offers…