2 Corinthians 6:2 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

² for God said [Isa. 49:8], “I listened to you at the right time [i.e., when you needed my favor], and I helped you on the day of your salvation.” Look, now is the right time [to accept God’s favor]; now is the day of salvation.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² (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; behold, now is the day of salvation.)

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² For He says, In the time of favor (of an assured welcome) I have listened to and heeded your call, and I have helped you on the day of deliverance (the day of salvation). Behold, now is truly the time for a gracious welcome and acceptance [of you from God]; behold, now is the day of salvation! [Isa. 49:8.]

American Standard Version (1901)

² (for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee, And in a day of salvation did I succor thee: behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation):

Common English Bible

² He says, “I listened to you at the right time, and I helped you on the day of salvation.” Look, now is the right time! Look, now is the day of salvation!

Catholic Public Domain Version

² For he says: "In a favorable time, I heeded you; and on the day of salvation, I helped you." Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.

2 Corinthians 6:2 Cross References

Luke 18:37

And he was told that Jesus from Nazareth was passing by [that way].

Luke 4:19

to proclaim the year of the Lord’s acceptance [i.e., the time when people would become His obedient followers].”

Hebrews 3:13

But [instead], encourage one another each day, as long as it is [still] called “Today,” so that none of you becomes stubborn [as a result] of the deceitfulness of sin.

Hebrews 3:7

So, even as the Holy Spirit said [Psa. 95:7-11], “Today, if you hear His [i.e., God’s] voice,

Hebrews 4:7

God again identified a certain day, [calling it] “Today,” in David’s [writings], a long time later (just as it was referred to above) [Psa. 95:7-8], “Today, if you hear His [i.e., God’s] voice, do not have a stubborn heart.”