2 CORINTHIANS 6:9 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;”
Known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed — the paradoxes intensify. Paul is known to God yet obscure to the world. Dying (apothnēskō) yet living (zōē): resurrection life operates even amid mortal threat. Struck yet surviving.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 6:9
“As unknown, and yet well known.” This is, “by glory and dishonor.” For by some they were well known and much sought after, while others designed not to know them at all. “As dying, and behold, we live.” As under sentence of death and condemned; which was itself also matter of dishonor. But this he said, to show both the unspeakable power of God and their own patience. For so far as those who plotted against us were concerned, we died; and this is what all suppose; but by…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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